After arriving in Griffith and setting up at the truck camp location. It was prep for heading up to bag the first remote peak of this little adventure into Hellbiking. I had spotted Jamiesons Mountain on the Peakbagger app couple of years ago while wandering it one day.
The Youtube video has more detail I think then what can recall and write. Maybe fun caused by ADHD.
Jamiesons Mountain, Ontario- Peakbagger
Rode from the campsite and headed out following Hyland Creek Rd. To be honest this was an Ontario logging road. So nothing really exciting though one interesting thing came upon. The classic standard issue logging road bridge made of wood like would see in the 1980's in BC. Very cool.
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After a while came to the fork which taking the left track would start the initial approach to Jamiesons Mtn. So up the left track we go. This at this point is double track that reminded me of the tracks in the Spectacle Lakes area near Barry's Bay.
Part way down the approach track was near the Lower Madawaska one more time before getting to the work part of the adventure. And wouldn't see it again till descended from the peak later.
Bit more along past that river viewpoint and navigating a few water holes. Began the the Rule 9 fun of hike a bike. This area one had to pay attention to navigating as it was and is a cell phone dead zone where you get nothing till you are 75% up Jamiesons Mtn.
To get to the peak this time would be me wearing my Stylus as a backpack. Local version of what they do in the European Alps or what Grizzly Munro does to bag the Munro's in Scotland. would be the first actual field use of the Hookabike.
While had put on bug spray I didn't pack it for this outing you know to make things more challenging. And there was a lot of bugs on the hike up so didn't want to stop at all. was totally focused on getting to the peak.
Finally got to the peak and bagged it. Though sadly like most Ontario peaks the high point doesn't have much of a view. At least the mountains in this part of Ontario. So while bagged the peak and wanting a break from the mosquitos headed to the look out.
At the lookout it was relax with a view and a beer time. A delayed peak bagged beverage as better there with no bugs then the alternative.
After some time relaxing and enjoying the view. While had noticed the trail continued past the lookout and appeared to descend. Despite looking at maps as best could while at the lookout. I couldn't tell if it eventually descended and connected with a lower road. Not wanting to take the risk of it being a long way to a dead end made the smart decision to descend using the same trail I took to get to the peak.
The descent was as much as possible non stop with maybe three actual brief stops. And is kind of a blur so more can be seen through the YouTube video.
Once down and past the Lower Madawaska River spot passed on the way in. It was doing the double track in reverse back to Hyland Creek Rd and the right turn onto the road. Which take me back to camp for food and a cold beverage.
Bagging Jamiesons Mountain Strava
It was pasta for post peakbagging food and hanging out a bit with Jake a fisherman who was camping in the same area. Felt good as had come and done what had wanted which was to come up to Griffith and ride.
Sooner than later it would be time to hop into the back of the truck to sleep with an idea for the next days adventure.
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