Big Piney Creek
Hike of bluff on mother action above the Big Piney Creek
5/30/20
Once again, Saturday morning found me in the area of the Big Piney Creek. Breakfast was had at Denny's in Russellville deep within the Flying Blow J Truck Stop. The food was of the utmost highest quality and was eaten with great fervor. I then travelled to the north at my usual high rate of speed, flaunting all traffic laws and running down numerous wildland creatures. By 4:50 with 57° and clear skies, arrival was made at the top of the ridge where my journey from hell would begin. My entry was made by first crossing a buffer of logged land which was composed of timber trash and weeds. I angled down the slope accessing at least six minor bluff lines, all requiring a search for passage. After much peril, the final bluff line was reached just before official sunrise...which was scheduled for 5:59.
The first bluff was nice, but too cramped for adequate sunrise action. I therefore progressed to the next promontory, and found this to be adequate for my needs. There was fine natural design here. I made ready my gear by placing it about my pack where each item could easily be obtained for usage. The temp dropped to 55° and I was forced to exchange my sweaty shirt for a fresh one and add a light fleece. The breeze was ever so slight and all was quite comfortable there at my location. The view was excellent looking up river and down stream as well. Local twirpletts (birds) offered a subtle background ambience with their assorted songs. Buzzards circled at eye level with hopes of my mistaking air for rock...an error that would lead to an excellent meal for those bastards, consisting of my loins and other choice parts. After much loitering here, I transitioned the the next spot, which was noted to be even better than the previous one. Here, lunch was had. Then it was back up the hill. The exit route taken proved to be far superior to the the entry route used by darkness. By 1:25 with about 76°, I reached my unit. It was found to be unmolested by local pilferers. This hike only covered 3.2 miles, but each step was grueling and bordering on deadly.
