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| Hiking | 6.70 Miles |
1,135 AEG |
| | Hiking | 6.70 Miles | 3 Hrs 30 Mns | | 2.68 mph |
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| no partners | | Definitely enjoyed this one, and March is the perfect time. I took the left side for out and back but next time will probably do the loop, but since it was just me and no GPS better stick with the route I came in on. Not much to it mainly a gentle descent but did have some nice views. Did get a bit of scare about midwday through, while down in the canyon I heard some rocks tumbling which made me a little nervous but when I looked up it was a couple of bighorn sheep. I watched them for a while and wish I could move on the rocks like that. I took a few pics and then continued on. It took me about and hour to get to the springs, it was nice when I finally heard some voices and new I was close.
I came around the bend and saw packs and shoes and then the next corner the pools. Found a place to drop my pack and change into my sandals and go in, the first one was very warm, didn't stay in that too long, next one was nice but I wanted to take it all the way to the river so kept on going. The next pool was probably the best temperature but most people were in there birthday suit, all were very kind and enjoying the soak. That's the end of the pools so I followed the canyon till I hit the ladder and just kept on going to the river. It was beautiful and clear but it was cold, if only the springs were a little closer so you could jump from one to the other it would be great. Took a few more pics and then headed back to the pools to get my soak on.
Found a nice spot in the middle pool and just sat down and relaxed and contemplated life for a while, absolutely would of been great to have a cold beer but luke warm water and a snickers was all I had. Did chat with quite a few people as they came through or stopped for a soak but then I decided better head back. Grabbed my stuff and walked bit up the canyon to get into the sun so my feet could dry off and put my shoes and socks back on and then headed back. Did take a few breaks on the way back, walking up hill in the sand makes things a little harder. Did see the Big Horns on the way back also, just wish I would of brought a better camera. Next time I'll do the loop and bring a cold beer to enjoy while I'm down there! |
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