Hiking...

I just started hiking regularly again after a 7 year break. I used to hike Thunderbird Mountain a few times a week after work, but stopped after Ryleigh was born. I hiked Squaw Peak once when I was 14 years old, but had never hiked Camelback until recently. I love hiking - it is so peaceful and makes me feel rejuvenated. I really enjoy the challenge of trying to beat my own time.

Squaw Peak

• Summit Trail
  
• Length: 1.2 miles
• Elevation: 2,608 ft. - 1,400 ft. (hikers gain more than 1,200 feet in elevation on this trail)
  
• Difficulty: Strenuous/Difficult
  

My total time - 45 minutes

The first time I hiked this mountain it took me 1 hour the last time it took 56 minutes. This time..... I SMOKED it! I would love to get to the point where I can run it the entire time.


Camelback Mountain

• Summit Trail (Echo Canyon Trail)
  
• Length: 1.2 miles one way
• Elevation gain: 1,264 feet (summit is 2,704 feet)
• Difficulty: Strenuous/Difficult

My total time - 1 hour 3 minutes

The first time I hiked this trail it took 1 hour 20 minutes. I wonder what my next time will be...