Since Evergreen Mountain Loop wasn't enough hiking for one day, we decided to check out another nearby trail. The trail to Maxwell Falls is an "easy" 1.5 mile hike with only about 250 feet elevation gain/loss. It's a beautiful hike and a pretty (albeit small) falls.
The Trailhead
Kelly ready to go
Starting out
Looking down at the falls from a rock outcropping
This "cliff" sure looked sheer from this perspective.
From Left: Goodie, Emily, Kelly, Christy
On the edge
Kelly, Christy, Emily
Mom is not so sure about all the kids out on the edge
Uhhh... isn't it a requirement that you get lost at least once on every hiking adventure
It sure didn't help that there were trees down over the trail.
Maxwell Falls
Kelly crossing
She did a much better job than I did. I think it's also a requirement that I fall on at least one stream crossing in every hiking trip. I almost made it two on this one.
Christy recalling gymnastics skills from long ago
Dad tucked away for a snack break
The Deatons at the falls
Kelly and Christy at Maxwell Falls
Kelly and Christy decided to hike up above the falls. The next picture looks down on everyone else at the falls from the top.
That spot at the bottom is Goodie
View from the top
On top of the world
Looking up at Christy and Kelly
Descending from the top
Kelly, Christy, Dad B
Christy climbing back up from the falls
Dad showcasing his climbing skills
The monkey - aka Goodie
After our long hikes, we decided to take a break and rest our feet - soak them for a few minutes in the stream. The water was freezing and the view was beautiful.
Rest for the feet
It's a rough life
Dad's version of foot soaking
Or his chalk outline impression
All in all it was a great day. Plus, there was aji de gallina for dinner ...and cheesecake. :)
16 years ago
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