Miya
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My first trip report! I tried finding some rules or guidelines, but it looks like exactly what it is called, so Imma give it a go.
We titled this adventure 'Unshaved Legs', because the moss on the trees reminded us of such. Actual trail name is Stevens Trail in Colfax, CA.
My friend and I had a nice day hike January 19, 2018. The trail was only a 9 mile out and back, but the last quarter of a mile you lose trail and just climb around on river rock. I knew my knee wouldn't be able to make it back, so we ended up back at the car at 8.5 miles.
I was so excited to test out my new Telephoto lens that I ended up forgetting my MACRO!!! I was pretty heartbroken, because so many opportunities ended up presenting themselves! I definitely am still getting the hang of the lens, so excuse my noisy photos.
I think the first mile took us an hour, we were stopping to take pictures every few steps. Once we realized how slow we were going, we made sure to pick up the pace!
A lovely little fall, which you end up having to cross at the bottom, which is right on the edge of the cliff/hillside. I was glad I had a friend with me, because I wasn't letting go of my new lens even if my life depended on it. So she helped get me across while I cradled my lens like a precious baby.
She always wanders off, I need to make her carry a bell. While I was setting up my tripod for the waterfall, she photo Bombed.
It was nice being above the fog line for awhile. Makes everything seem pretty magical.
I have a tendency to talk about the food for the entirety of a hike. So my friend's new daypack was a dream to stare at. All my favorite things! Cupcakes, French fries, donuts, and unicorns?! All freakin' delicious.
Our first sight of the water hidden underneath the fog.
At the 4.0 mile mark, we crossed a thin wet log across a tiny creek, at the urging of some stranger. Once we got across, he pointed out the 1000s and 1000s of ladybugs clustered all over the area! My friend and I probably wouldn't have realized that they were ladybugs as they blend in so well with the foliage. Now, I was truly kicking myself for not having my macro, but it was still wonderful to see.
On our way back, the river was much clearer.
We managed to get 10 feet into this cave without a headlamp, then it forked and we got scared. We plan to go back with our lights.
Didn't see this on the way in. Pretty target practice.
My friend's phone rang! I got irritated that she answered and was back there yammering away. But her mom was in the hospital, so we kicked up our pace even more for the last two miles. (Mom is okay now).
We titled this adventure 'Unshaved Legs', because the moss on the trees reminded us of such. Actual trail name is Stevens Trail in Colfax, CA.
My friend and I had a nice day hike January 19, 2018. The trail was only a 9 mile out and back, but the last quarter of a mile you lose trail and just climb around on river rock. I knew my knee wouldn't be able to make it back, so we ended up back at the car at 8.5 miles.
I was so excited to test out my new Telephoto lens that I ended up forgetting my MACRO!!! I was pretty heartbroken, because so many opportunities ended up presenting themselves! I definitely am still getting the hang of the lens, so excuse my noisy photos.
I think the first mile took us an hour, we were stopping to take pictures every few steps. Once we realized how slow we were going, we made sure to pick up the pace!
A lovely little fall, which you end up having to cross at the bottom, which is right on the edge of the cliff/hillside. I was glad I had a friend with me, because I wasn't letting go of my new lens even if my life depended on it. So she helped get me across while I cradled my lens like a precious baby.
She always wanders off, I need to make her carry a bell. While I was setting up my tripod for the waterfall, she photo Bombed.
It was nice being above the fog line for awhile. Makes everything seem pretty magical.
I have a tendency to talk about the food for the entirety of a hike. So my friend's new daypack was a dream to stare at. All my favorite things! Cupcakes, French fries, donuts, and unicorns?! All freakin' delicious.
Our first sight of the water hidden underneath the fog.
At the 4.0 mile mark, we crossed a thin wet log across a tiny creek, at the urging of some stranger. Once we got across, he pointed out the 1000s and 1000s of ladybugs clustered all over the area! My friend and I probably wouldn't have realized that they were ladybugs as they blend in so well with the foliage. Now, I was truly kicking myself for not having my macro, but it was still wonderful to see.
On our way back, the river was much clearer.
We managed to get 10 feet into this cave without a headlamp, then it forked and we got scared. We plan to go back with our lights.
Didn't see this on the way in. Pretty target practice.
My friend's phone rang! I got irritated that she answered and was back there yammering away. But her mom was in the hospital, so we kicked up our pace even more for the last two miles. (Mom is okay now).
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