Mel and I had planned to hike the Grove Creek to Battle Creek Loop a couple weeks ago, but Ataiya went into labor the night before and so we postponed. Clara was born in the early hours of August 23rd and she and Ataiya are doing well!
Obviously Mel wanted to be with her new granddaughter that day instead! :)
Mel & Earl now have two sweet granddaughters.
We found another day that worked to hike and met up at the Battle Creek parking lot. We walked a mile along the Bonneville Shorline Trail to the Grove Creek trailhead and then it was quite the uphill climb from there! It was about 4 miles of relentless climb. It was very challenging, but also very beautiful!
We got about a mile of flat trail and then the remaining 2 miles were a very steep downhill.
A log bridge that usually crosses the creek has washed away, so we had to take our shoes off and cross barefoot here. It was freezing but also felt good since it was a hot day!
It was a hard hike, but I really enjoyed spending the day with Mel and getting to see this beauty that's basically in my back yard. Thanks for hiking with me Mel!
Looks beautiful! You are two tough ladies!
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