Today I hiked in the same general area I hiked yesterday, but from the reverse direction, taking my usual route from E Sunset Way. About .5 mile into the Section Line the trail got icy so I had to put on the spikes. Those things are awesome; they make hiking in icy conditions fairly easy.
As usual when I hike solo I was able to stop and look around and enjoy the view. At one point I noticed the ridges that go straight up to the top of the mountain (West Tiger #3 is the nearest peak from where I stopped). Bushwhacking straight up would be doable and fun but, if not illegal, definitely discouraged.
I am looking forward to the day when the ice is gone (although the snowy woods are beautiful) and I can expand my roaming to even more interesting territory.