Chris, Keaton and Andrew hiked Camelback Mountain the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was a much harder hike than they anticipated. After parking about a mile outside the park they figured it was about a 5-mile hike and it felt like it was straight up. The hike starts with a long section of railroad tie stairs, then has 2 sections where you have to hold onto a handrail to get up and then the rest of the trail is basically large boulders that you have to hike through, over, and around. Keaton and Andrew did fine on the way up while their dad struggled but Keaton and Andrew had a harder time coming back down.
Andrew & Keaton ready to hike Camelback Mountain in the background.
Taking a quick break to let Dad catch up!
The first section requiring a handrail to climb up. Hold to the rod!!!!!
The second handrail section.
At the top...finally.
They made it!
Coming back down at sunset.
What a hike - I like the "Hold to the Rod" visual lesson.
ReplyDeleteIt looks pretty steep - R~ would've liked to go with you.
that just looks awesome. Seems like they do a lot of neat hikes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun hike. The view from the top is beautiful, what a good dad.
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ReplyDeleteWe miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a trip or hike able to toughen you all up a bit. Beautiful country and good looking fellows traversing the trails. Great activity. Love Grandma
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ReplyDeleteWow just looking at that makes me tired. I think it is great that they enjoyed that. What great adventures they have.
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