Sunday workout

[killdeer43]

Cindy and I took on one of the local 'workout hikes' today, and the reward is this hidden gem, tucked away far from the madding crowd.

Fragrance Lake, WA

It's a five-mile roundtrip, with a 1,200' elevation gain for the heart and lungs and then 1,200' down to test the knees. Now where's my ice pack!! :shock: :lol:

Joe

 

[taabru45]

Beautiful Joe, next time take your fishing rod.....Steffan

 

[CA-35]

Awesome!

Looks like a small lake? Or is it a very wide stream? Did you hike or ride a bike? 5 miles round trip sounds like a good 4-5 hour hike??

Do you worry at all about wildlife, especially bears? Do you carry a side arm for such an occasion?

edit: dah just saw the name of the lake!

 

[killdeer43]

Awesome!
Did you hike or ride a bike? 5 miles round trip sounds like a good 4-5 hour hike??

Do you worry at all about wildlife, especially bears? Do you carry a side arm for such an occasion?

We hiked.
We did it in two and a half hours, give or take 15 minutes.
I welcome encounters with wildlife....adds an edge to the fun. Good photo ops, too!
I do NOT own a firearm of any sort. :wink:

Life is good,
Joe