One of the
goals I had set for myself was to be able to make it to the top of Camelsback by the end of summer. A couple weeks ago the girls and I set off to tick that puppy off my summer "To Do" list.
It is super steep so it is quite a climb and the trail is made of soft sandy dirt so it can be a bit of a challenge. With my crappy lungs it has always been a challenge for me to climb this thing so I've never done it. There are two trails off to each side so you can get up there a little easier but I've always wanted to conquer the center one.
It is super steep so it is quite a climb and the trail is made of soft sandy dirt so it can be a bit of a challenge. With my crappy lungs it has always been a challenge for me to climb this thing so I've never done it. There are two trails off to each side so you can get up there a little easier but I've always wanted to conquer the center one.
Nearly halfway up I
stopped to snap a picture. It is so
steep I initially felt like I could tip and fall backwards. No way was I going to allow that to happen
because I'd have to start over!
It was hard
for me, but when this 70 year old woman blew past me with her grandkids I knew
I had to get up there.
And I made
it!
The view of
the city is really something despite the smoke from the forest fire north of
us. It is actually beginning to clear
out quite a bit. The park below is quite nice as well.
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| A little fun on the swings |
We had a
beautiful day and once all was said and done we enjoyed a bit of shade, the girls took a swing and then we headed to McDonalds for a cone. A well
earned treat, in my opinion.
Congratulations! We have a similar hiking trail where I live (called Badger Mountain)... center/main trail is very steep and there are side trails that are a little easier but longer. I did it once but used one of the side trails and was so winded I almost passed out! lol!
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It doesn't look that bad until you are on it and realize, holy crap! It's crazy! Ha, ha.
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