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This was my first time at this park and my first solo jaunt into another orienteering club's territory in almost 5 years. There was lots of mud and thorns, especially in the section between French Creek and Ridge Road (Route 23). Both slowed me down and both left their mark on me. After crossing back over French Creek it was fairly hilly, which was a welcome relief. I was sick to death of dealing with the thorny vegetation and waterlogged terrain.
Some controls gave me a little more trouble than others. I passed very close to the 8 on my first attempt to find it. I had a similar experience with 16, although I don't think I wasted quite as much time in that case.
My time wasn't great but I am very happy that I finished. I had to circle around to find a few of the controls. I had help finding a number, probably less than half, of the controls. While the terrain is challenging, due to the size of this piece of land it seems like a less than ideal spot for long advanced courses.
Course: Red [25 controls; 9.5 km; 260 m]
Time: 3:06:25 - Results - Splits
Actual Distance Traveled: 12.76 km
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