I am don’t normally have Wednesdays off, but this week I traded days off so one of my co-workers could spend time with visiting family members. Since my friend, Gaelyn from Geogypsy was also off, we decided to go for a hike.
When she asked me where I wanted to hike, I had originally suggested the Arizona Trail. The part of the Arizona Trail that goes from the entrance station of the North Rim to the developed area is 12 miles. She thought was too ambitious for me, and she was very right. I don’t know what I was thinking! So, we hiked the 4 mile round trip of the Cape Final Trail instead.
The trail starts off on a gentle incline, through Ponderosa forest. It is rocky, which makes walking a bit hazardous until you get used to it. Although I took enough water with me this time, I think I wore the wrong shoes. Next time, I’ll wear my work boots for the support they give.
The views up here are some of the best in the canyon, but I say that about every trail I go on. I keep telling people, “I can’t see it enough!” Every eyefull of this place is gorgeous.
(precariously perched pile of rocks)
(Notice the layer in the rock–Gaelyn says it an ancient algae layer. I say gorgeous!)
(Me on the way down, at the Cape Final sign)
Dave and Janice Evans says
OK, now I am officially jealous. . .
Gaelyn says
It was a great hike!
Sallie says
way to go girl! Pix are fab! You are the fab photographer too.
Sallie. FullTime-Life.com
Marilyn says
As usual the pictures are wonderful and they make me wish I were there. Enjoy extra for me. I probably wouldn't get close enought to fall or jump. I am to dizzy to try close up.
diane says
Thanks for taking me hiking in that amazing country. It does look a bit dangerous on the edge. I would be scared that i would get dizzy and fall over.
By the way a Wallaby is a type of small kangaroo, you can see one in my garden here:
http://diane-adventurebeforedementia.blogspot.com/2008/12/visitors-to-australian-garden-for-sassy.html
Sweetpea says
Beautiful, just beautiful.
But seriously, jump??? I don't like heights, I would be afraid of falling since I am ever so graceful.
Linda's Place says
I like the pic with the caption, Notice the layer in the rock–Gaelyn says it an ancient algae layer. I say gorgeous!)
It kind of looks like a girl dinosaur with big, flat looking eyes…just my imagination at work, but I see things in clouds too….all the pictures are beautiful.