Saturday morning we headed out to hike to Adam’s Falls. First we stopped to check for trout at the Colorado River which is about half a mile from our cabin.
It was another beautiful day.
And we’re off!
Adam’s Falls from the viewing deck.
Blazing our own trail to the bottom of the falls. It was steep – and great fun!!!
At the bottom.
Yep - I crossed it too!
While the older kids rock-hopped, Josh was pleased as punch to throw rocks in…
and get a bit wet in the process!
Another log bridge to cross.
Dad even made it!
(I didn’t try that one)
A gorgeous place to rest awhile.
And after a snack, back up to the top.
Lunch back at the cabin.
After lunch, heading to another trailhead, we saw our first moose.
We started off on the Big Ditch trail, knowing it was strenuous and 3.8 miles one way, but not realizing just what “strenuous” meant. It was a beautiful trail, lots of rocks and lots of incline…much more than we bargained for. Once again, we crossed the Colorado River.
Once again, trout were examined closely.
Steep trail – lots of rests!
This is about how it was most of the way.
We took another break at this great creek.
Levi did a great job describing the trail to us and also letting us know bits of history of the area from our trusty Rocky Mountain guidebook.
Another rest – I think this was after we met a lone hiker coming down. He said we were the first people he’d seen in three days. And he also said we had an hour and a half to the top, and it got steeper!
Soon after meeting him, we decided we were not in shape to finish this hike. We could only go a little ways before we had to stop to rest. Strenuous means STRENUOUS!! We turned around and spent awhile at Opposition Creek, enjoying the mountain stream and forest.
Some of us were tuckered out!
Back at the cabin - - -
Sun Valley Ranch used to raise Alpacas. They have a few left now which are very cute and fun to feed.
Fun on the playground.
Levi, Kate, and Ben walked back from fishing at the Colorado River.
Our van is in front of our cabin, below.
And that’s it.
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