Last weekend we traveled to Pine--determined to hike up to the steep rim far above the cabin. A deep gorge separates the cabin from the rim so we researched some of the public trails in the area to determine the best way to get to the top. The Highline Trail passes a few miles to the south of us and the map indicates a spur called the Donahue Trail that leads up to Milk Ranch Point on the Rim that appears to overlook the cabin. We headed off on the 10 plus mile hike in the morning. The trail is seldom used and has some serious switchbacks up to the top. Weather was warm, but a cooling thunderstorm with light sprinkles chased us down the last few miles of the trail. The elk were bugling near the top and we saw a fairly large herd of them. Unfortunately, the summit did not afford us a glimpse of the cabin--but we enjoyed a beautiful view of the surrounding area anyway.
6 comments:
that's cool but we had to stay home!
love katie
I'm crashing your blog..hope it's okay. Pine was beautiful and a big thanks for sharing your talents at the camp out. Always great to listen to you guys sing!!!!!!
Beautiful.
You guys look so young.
I can't believe you have a grandchild.
Do you ever age?
That looked like a great hike....I wish I'd known, I think I would have come along. You guys probably enjoyed the time ALONE though. When I got home from pine this time my memory card didn't work. You'll have to post about the waterfall, tramp, cousin thing on your blog.
Oh pictures are wonderful, they are as good as a hike for me!What no mention of the wonderful lunch we had waiting for you...
Looking a little sweaty Dave:) It sounds like the hike was well worth the effort. We enjoy your blog.
Cindy
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