On the way up I found a geocache called Pick-A-Trail Junction at N 40° 33.195 W 111° 41.720 .
This is near the trail that branches off to Maybird Gulch. That is a hike for another day. On my way back to the trailhead, I met up with an inspiring elderly hiker. He was making his way up a steep part of the trail and was not even breathing hard. I commented on how well he seemed to be doing and he said he was far ahead of his two younger friends. ( I met up with them also, and they were ages 78 and 83!) This gentleman was 87, and likely shopped at the same store as the 89-year-old that I met at White Pine, as they were dressed exactly alike! I asked what his favorite hike was, and he said it is the hike from Brighton to Albion Basin with a side trip up Sunset Peak. (My previous post) I was surprised by one thing he said; he said he thought the hike up to White Pine Lake was boring!! I loved that hike! Maybe it was too easy for him?
As I continued down the trail, I wished I had asked permission to take his picture, to remind me what I want to be doing at his age!
His younger friends were headed back down, as it was raining slightly, and they had had enough for the day. I asked my usual question about their favorite hike, and one of them said, "Bear Trap Fork," which I have not hiked since I was in high school, so I think I'll plan that hike soon.
I saw quite a few squirrels today, and I was wondering how fast they run. I estimated 10 miles per hour, and when I looked it up on Google when I got home, they said 12 to 14 mph so I wasn't too far off.
Wow I love the pictures that last one is beautiful !
ReplyDeleteI really want to be one of those old people who still hike and do races and everything. I think they are so inspiring. I love that there are still some bright pretty flowers on the trail even though the leaves are starting to change already.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog John, it makes me realize that I must get back into hiking...beautiful pictures.
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