If I have a day off I'm going hiking! We had off on Thursday so we headed to a nearby place, Horsetooth Mountain. We started our hike around 10am, which wasn't too late, but most of the hike is just out in the baking sun. I would suggest that this is not a great hike for kids because it's all in the sun. Try going after an early dinner, because the distance is perfect for kids.
The kids were miserable! I should say, Alex was very miserable and Lilia complained a bit. Part of it was hunger, part of it was that Alex was tired, but he wined, cried, and complained the whole time. Dave and I took turns carrying him for most of the hike.
Once they got to the falls they had a blast. They kicked off their shoes and headed for the small pool of fresh mountain water.
A man and his dog came along. Alex and Lilia were throwing sticks and rocks for the dog to fetch. Of course, all three of them were having the best time. After blueberries and homemade granola bars were headed back to the trailhead.
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| Behind Dave and the kids is east towards Fort Collins. |
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| Looking west from Horsetooth Moutain area with Longs Peak in the distance. |
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