Targhee Trail Take 2

Targhee Trail Take 2

Andy and I both had a rare Wednesday off today. We quickly packed some things last night and headed to a family cabin in Island Park.  It was cold this morning so we were in no hurry up the hill. I did some homework and made some breakfast.  We started at the trail head at 11:40.  As mentioned previously, the boys are always waiting on me, even with no primping to do:0  The views even from the trail head are beautiful.




There were a few vehicles in the parking lot and a few campers in campsites.  We only came upon one other person on the trail early on in the hike.  The weather was cool but not rain this time!  As you can see there was a fresh new powder dusting on the mountains from the storm last night.  It is a perfect frosting on the mountains.  Yum! Frosting sounds good after our hike.





The creek has gone down a lot from just Saturday.  We hiked farther today than we had time for the last Saturday.  We came to a bridge, let's just say, I was more than a little nervous heading across the bridge.  It was actually quite safe. I am not sure I would be as willing to cross the bridge if it was wet.  Andy, went first as tribute across the bridge.






 We continued our hike with absolutely beautiful views.  It was a much easier hike than our backpacking trip. What a difference 25 lbs makes!  I am keeping this in mind as I am now putting frosting out of my mind.


Frosting

Here is a picture of a saddle that I didn't even know was back there.  This is one of the many reasons I love to hike. I love seeing beautiful views that you have to work to get the reward.  Nothing comes easy in life, even the views take work.  Like most things it is all worth the work in the end.


This was the end of the trail for us today. We had the will and the desire to go farther but it was a little too cold and swift to try to cross today.  Another day I really want to make it to the junction to the Continental Divide Tail. Heck, maybe I can persuade my comrades in doing part of the CDT trail too!  I may to bribe them with frosting!


This was an absolutely great day out on the trail.  It is still early in the hiking season.  Pick a trail and take a hike!

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