TrishandAlex
07-06-2009, 09:07 AM
Cut and pasted from Sage's very pink hiking blog: http://sagehikes.blogspot.com
Accompanying pictures can be found there.
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Black Cap Mtn. Trail, 2.2 miles roundtrip.
I got to take Sage out today, just the two of us. We choose a hike with ledges and views. It was a gorgeous day!! Finally, after over a week of solid rain, there was sunshine.
After the steep and windy drive up Hurricane Mountain Road (on the outskirts of North Conway), we found the trailhead.
The trail starts off flat and easy.
We saw some cool-looking roots. One of them was shaped like a Y.
More flat and easy trail...
Sage had a lot of fun finding and pointing at all the blazes...
...and making a silly face or two.
We enjoyed the beautiful, sunny day. We played word games and Sage sang a few songs for me. When we got to the 0.7 mile mark, we sat and took a short break.
After some water, we continued onward. Sage drew a line in the dirt for me to follow.
The trail became a bit steeper and rockier.
The trail opened up, and we came to some ledges.
0.2 miles later, we arrived at the summit! Sage sat and examined a piece of grass.
We then both stood, enjoyed the views, and took pictures.
A nice lady took our picture.
After eating lunch and taking a leisurely rest, we meandered on down. Of course, we stopped to play with dirt whenever the urge took over.
Sage was in a great mood. She sang most of the way down, and was very proud of herself when she arrived back at the trailhead.
Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone!
Accompanying pictures can be found there.
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Black Cap Mtn. Trail, 2.2 miles roundtrip.
I got to take Sage out today, just the two of us. We choose a hike with ledges and views. It was a gorgeous day!! Finally, after over a week of solid rain, there was sunshine.
After the steep and windy drive up Hurricane Mountain Road (on the outskirts of North Conway), we found the trailhead.
The trail starts off flat and easy.
We saw some cool-looking roots. One of them was shaped like a Y.
More flat and easy trail...
Sage had a lot of fun finding and pointing at all the blazes...
...and making a silly face or two.
We enjoyed the beautiful, sunny day. We played word games and Sage sang a few songs for me. When we got to the 0.7 mile mark, we sat and took a short break.
After some water, we continued onward. Sage drew a line in the dirt for me to follow.
The trail became a bit steeper and rockier.
The trail opened up, and we came to some ledges.
0.2 miles later, we arrived at the summit! Sage sat and examined a piece of grass.
We then both stood, enjoyed the views, and took pictures.
A nice lady took our picture.
After eating lunch and taking a leisurely rest, we meandered on down. Of course, we stopped to play with dirt whenever the urge took over.
Sage was in a great mood. She sang most of the way down, and was very proud of herself when she arrived back at the trailhead.
Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone!