[Hike #23 was an afternoon in Salem at the Minto-Brown Island Park trails and the waterfront. I didn’t have my camera with me. It was warm and the kids were whiny, so we didn’t walk as much of the trails as I would have liked.]
We’ve been hiking and hiking for the past month and a half, along with other activities. It’s about time for me to catch up on all the pictures.
We (my kids, Char, and her kids) hiked a new trail on May 16th, and it has become one of my favorites. Horse Rock Ridge is about 3.5 miles (out and back) with a significant elevation gain (over 1,000 feet). The trail is quite steep in places. It begins in a forested area and then opens up for a fantastic view of the valley. The rock formations are great for climbing. The trailhead is difficult to find, but I love the isolation of this trail. I’ve been back twice since, and it’s rare to see anyone else hiking here.
This particular day was cool and cloudy (moody and lovely), but we were still able to see most of the view. We could almost imagine we were in Ireland with so much green. The wildflowers were just beginning to bloom.
Can you see the itty bitty kids up on the rock below?
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