From Oct. 20-24, 2005 I was at Zion and Bryce National Parks. Zion is amazing, with towering red sheer cliffs 2,000-4,000 ft above the Canyon floor. With my Billy, I hiked the Angel’s Landing trail to Scouts Lookout (4 miles roundtrip, 1,050 ft elevation gain). The next day, we hiked to Observation Point (8 miles roundtrip, 2,150 ft elevation gain). Lastly, strolled down the Riverside Walk towards the Narrows, 2 miles roundtrip beside the Virgin River. Definitely worth doing. Observation Point was our favorite. Will definitely be going back to hike more trails!
Nov 01, 2005, 12:23PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments
On Oct. 22, 2005, I hiked the Sunny 8 Loop in Bryce Canyon National Park. This hike is also known as the Queens Garden/Navajo Loop/Peek-A-Boo Loop Combo. The best part was the 3-mile Peek-A-Boo Loop section. I was wondering why it was called such, until I saw what I found out later was called The Wall of Windows. Against white clouds and a bright blue sky, it was breathtaking!
Oct 31, 2005, 11:54AM PST | 0 comments
Summitted Mt. Tallac on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2006
via Mt. Tallac Trail
Difficulty: Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 3,255 ft.
Beginning Elevation: 6,480 ft.
Summit Elevation: 9,735 ft.
Mileage (round trip): 9.7 miles via Tallac Trail
COMMENTS: Arduous but spectacular 360 degree view at the top of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake, many other lakes in the Desolation Wilderness, and mountains all around.
Hiked Echo Lakes Trail To Lake Aloha, Desolation Wilderness on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2006
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1,010 ft.
Beginning Elevation: 7,420 ft.
Ending Elevation: 8,430 ft.
Mileage (one-way): 2½ miles water taxi to end of Upper Echo
3½ miles to Lake Aloha.
MY COMMENTS: Very scenic with patches of snow in August! Beautiful views of lakes.
Sep 13, 2005, 09:29AM PDT | 0 comments
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