Post 5/3

Approaching Post 5/3 you will enter a canopy of Sumac for as far as the eye can see. Sumac is generally found in thickets and covered with velvet coniferous cones. The cones are a reddish colour on top in the spring and turn a bright scarlet with shades of crimson in the fall. The leaves of the sumac also turn beautiful colours in the autumn, making this a great place to pass through this time of year. Sumac cones can be crushed up and used as a dye, or mixed with sugar and water to make a delightful drink in the warm summer days.

If you are looking for refreshment while on the trail, a previous EYC team has contributed something for you: Stag horn Sumac-ade. You can find the recipe here.

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