Decided to give Observation Peak a try and headed to the trailhead mentioned here in the field guides. What I call "The back way" I'd went February 15th with my husband and we encountered ZERO snow so today I was on my own.
The trailhead is a 45 minute drive from my home in Carson. The road isn't too bad, a couple of trees down that weren't before, but nothing that couldn't be avoided. I even encountered a little bit of snow!
I headed up the trail about 10 am along with one of the 3 people I would see all day. He was definitely much faster than I am, actually most everyone is faster than me!
Near the beginning of my hike, I love the forest!
Finally found some snow!
Viewpoint at approximately the 1 mile point.
So after making it here to the viewpoint, I knew I had to go down, down, down and then up, up, and more up, to Observation Peak. But since I'd just done Angel's Rest yesterday, my legs were telling me differently. Plus I have a half-marathon I signed up for tomorrow, so, I decided to see where that little sign would take me to Sister Rock.
My first view of Sister Rock
Okay, so I'm supposed to climb up that? I'm terribly afraid of heights, but really wanted to see the view. So I mustered up what bravery I could find and headed up, one step at a time.
It wasn't so bad and the view was totally worth it! My kids weren't even there to see my bravery!
It was a nice peaceful hike, I didn't kill myself completely and I got some super cool views and a great spot in the sun to enjoy my lunch. What more could I ask for?
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. ~John Muir
