We had a hike planned today. Karen & Sharon arrived at our house with a screw in their tire, which we needed to take care of before the hike. Of course, it went flat on the way to the repair shop......so we were a little late getting started for the hike.
On the road again.......only to discover the road to the trailhead was still closed for the winter season, so we opted for Plan B. It has been years since Kent and I have visited the area, Karen & Sharon have never been here before. The Pine Valley Mountains are like an oasis in the desert. Although rugged, the area features a few streams, a variety of plants and trees and great views in every direction. We covered 8.03 miles in 4 hours today.
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| This is where our hike began |
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| The 50 & older gang . . . Karen, Kent, Sharon & me taking the photo. We can still move! |
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| The wildflowers were everywhere. Zion's, Kolob Terrace is in the background |
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| More wildflowers |
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| Mill Creek |
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| The road only climbed about 800 ft. in elevation, but offered some great views |
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| Almost to the Browse Guard station & the Sequoia tree. Two more miles to go! |
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| The Guard Station needs some work, but gave us some shelter from the wind to enjoy our snacks |
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| One, of only two Sequoia trees in Utah. It is said to be about 62 yrs old and 110 ft. tall |
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| We're not a bunch of tree huggers . . . really we aren't!! |
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| The Pine Valley Mountains are only minutes from our house |
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| The mountains are rugged, but provide a lot of recreational opportunities |
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| Views on the way down |
