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Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon

February 26, 2020 9 Comments

We’ve been getting TONS of rain over the past several weeks. The creeks and rivers in our area are flooded, and many of our favorite parks and hiking trails have closed until further notice due to the flooding. Thankfully, we did get a couple of dry days over the weekend, so Bobby and I took Gryphon and Sophie out to Hitchiti Loop Trail.

Kylo Ren has hiked that trail before, but it was new to Sophie and Gryph. They LOVED it.

Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon - hiking cats

The first mile or so of the trail took almost an hour to complete because Gryphon wanted to stop and sniff every leaf, twig, and piece of dirt. He was under sensory overload. He eventually caught on to the whole “hiking/keep-moving-on-the-trail” thing though, and he went from 0 to 100.

Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon - hiking cat

Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon - cat on a log

Bobby worked with him and discovered that all it took to keep Gryphy moving was a gentle tug on the leash accompanied with a “Come on, Gryphy!” It was amazing watching the progress. It was only Gryphy’s second hike, but he acted like a pro. He was excitedly running down the trail, and he would jump onto a tree just to propel himself back off. It was like he was doing parkour.

Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon - cat jumping on tree
This is the best photo I could get of his parkour skills.

Sophie did well too, of course. She’s usually always a cooperative hiker. The only time she has trouble is during any uphill climbs. Her wobbliness combined with the slickness of the pine needles and leaves doesn’t allow her the traction and stability she needs to walk uphill very well. She always tries, but we usually have to pick her up and carry her up any inclines. She’s a trooper though!

Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon - hiking cat

Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon - cat on a log
Sophie patiently waiting for Gryphon to catch up to us

Hitchiti Loop Trail does meet up with a creek several times (and eventually a river), so Gryphon got to investigate the water. He has a strong fascination with it at home – he splashes around in the water dish, and he always loves to jump in the tub to play in the water after we take showers. I figured he would enjoy the creek. He didn’t get in it totally, but he did step into the water voluntarily. He was entranced by the running water. We shall see what this develops into… maybe he’ll turn out to be a swimmer!

Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon - cat at creek

We got off to a slow start, but overall, the hike was immensely successful! We didn’t make it through the whole trail – only about 2 miles (about half), but both Sophie and Gryph had a great time. Gryphy made huge strides with his adventure training too. He will be taking his first road trip/weekend adventure in a few weeks with Kylo Ren, Bobby, and me, so that should be exciting!

Here’s to hoping all this rain goes away soon so we can get out and do some more adventuring!

Hiking Hitchiti Loop Trail with Sophie and Gryphon - family hiking photo

Filed Under: Adventure Cats & Traveling with Cats, Gryphon, Sophie

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  1. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    February 26, 2020 at 12:47 am

    Wow, what a fun hike!
    Gryphon has grown a lot too, I see he fits into a ‘real’ harness now!
    Hope you keep the one you made as a sweet memory:)

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  2. Summer says

    February 26, 2020 at 3:39 am

    What a fun adventure! Gryphon reminds me of me when I was that age, sort of all over the place and jumping on trees and stuff! He’s really adjusting so well!

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  3. Eastside Cats says

    February 26, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Funny, I’ve been searching for boots to wear while mucking about in the woods, since my usual running shoes simply get soaked. It pains me to stay out of the parks, even in the winter, because I don’t have the correct footwear. Glad you four found a chance to get out there!

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  4. The J-Cats says

    February 26, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    It’s such a pleasure to see them enjoying themselves so much!
    We also had tons of rain this month.

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  5. Brian Frum says

    February 26, 2020 at 6:36 pm

    Such a fun outing! You two sure were having a big time and you are both mighty cute doing it!

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  6. Ellen Pilch says

    February 26, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    That looks like a fun time. Such cute photos.

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  7. The Island Cats says

    February 27, 2020 at 9:46 am

    Another fun adventure! Gryphon in his harness is so adorable!

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  8. mommakatandherbearcat says

    February 29, 2020 at 4:49 am

    Gryphon is so much bigger! Wow. And he’s just as brave as Sophie – that’s just amazing.

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  9. Timmy Tomcat says

    March 9, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    What a wonderful hike! Thanks so much for inviting us along. Dad so wishes he could still hike . Love little Gryphon and Sophie having fun together

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