Saturday I went hiking while the guys climbed difficult routes. I had planned to start at Happy Isles and hike to Clouds Rest and back, about 22 miles. About 3 miles from the end, the sense of foreboding I felt when I first read the sign about Clouds Rest being a "high bear activity area" got the best of me. I had no protection on and my food wasn't properly stored for bear country. I turned around and went to the base of Half Dome instead. I didn't go all the way up because you need a permit:
Hiking Half Dome. These younger people told me there wasn't a ranger and so I could go...I think they missed the point! It was a beautiful hike regardless with views of the High Sierras, redwoods, waterfalls and streams, and just good time in the sun.
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| Redwoods |
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| Very peaceful |
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| I'm terrible at selfies |
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| Half Dome from a distance |
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| Nevada Falls |
I was able to hang out at Nevada Falls for a bit, met some interesting people along the way, and enjoyed a strawberry popsicle and a walk in the icy river when I returned to camp. Pretty great way to spend a weekend!
xoxo
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