Kip’s Comments - December 23, 2023

Sweet Water Trail - A Hike in Fog

Early this morning, when the fog was so thick you could cut it and visibility was muted, I went for an enjoyable hike on the Sweet Water Trail.

Beginning in Tripoli, the two-mile long (or so) Sweet Water trail follows a wooded/prairie path east of town to the Wapsipinicon River, the Wapsie Access, and Sweet Marsh.

This hike was different in that I did not carry my longest lens or a tripod. Instead, I went light to enjoy the scenery, shoot video clips, and record an assortment of still images.

I am going to share a sampling of photos below. To view the video with even more images click on this link:

Sweet Water Trail - An Introduction

Each of the following pictures was recorded from the trail. Some may have been edited for an artistic effect.

Sweet Water Trail in Fog - Image 860389

Windmill and Conifer in Fog - Image 860643

Old Railroad Bridge Pilings in Wapsipinicon River - Image 860357

Train Car Remains Along Sweet Water Trail - Image 860475

Sweet Water Trail in Fog - Image 860450

Sweet Water Trail in Fog - Image 860456