Buckeye Trail Bedford Section: Christmas hikes along Tinker’s Creek and Shadow Lake

On Christmas Day and the days that followed, Victoria and Dave set out on the Bedford Section of the Buckeye Trail, covering Points #8 to 11. The first hike was a race against the clock to reach family dinner, with glimpses of Tinker’s Creek along the way. The second outing became a family affair, complete with delays, staging mishaps, and a foggy, soggy trek past Shadow Lake. Despite the chaos, the hikes offered moments of beauty, laughter, and the reminder that trail adventures are as much about the company as the scenery.