Fremont Saddle Trail

Friday December 3rd 2010

Today we hiked what is called the "Fremont Saddle" trail.  What a hike, we hiked a total of 1500 feet in elevation and approximately 5 miles.  Length of time was at least 4 hours.  The trail had lots of switchbacks and lots of loose rock.  A person felt like you were never going to get to the top.  But when you did the sight was incredible.  You see what is called "Weaver's Needle". 

The saying we learned today is that in the evening when the mountains look pink it is time for a drink, so we will check it out tonight and see what time the mountains look pink.

The hiking club is really a great fit for us. 

Tomorrow Karol's folks are coming over and the four of us are going to take the motorcycles for a ride someplace.  The weather is suppose to be in the high 70's so it will be a great day for a ride around the mountains someplace.

The following pictures are from the hike to Fremont Saddle today!!!!  Enjoy

The goal was achieved which was to get to the top of the mountain in order to view Weaver's Needle which you can see in the background behind us.

We also took a break for some lunch before we started the trek back down.  A very well deserved rest!!!!

Water break with some of the other hikers from our park!!!

This hike was a moderate to difficult hike.  The rewards are awesome if you can handle the journey.  We had some people that had to turn back due to the difficulty of the hike.  Liz & Karol hung in there as you can see.  We are a couple of tough birds..........with sore feet that need to get rested up for next Wednesday's hike.  Are the mountains pink yet??????????????