Today we put the twins to the hiking test and hiked up to Scout’s Lookout. The roughly two-mile (one-way) hike over a paved trail switch-backs up a cliff-face, ambles through Refrigerator Canyon, and then climbs 21 short, steep switch-backs up Walter’s Wiggles. In short, they handled it as well as the rest of us.
We paused for lunch before descending, warily keeping a watch on the sneaky squirrels and chipmunks that would climb in your pack if you weren’t paying attention. Some hapless backpackers had shucked their packs while heading up to Angel’s Landing and the squirrels were having a field day, opening zippers and chewing holes in pack pockets. I’m guessing they lost most of their lunches and snacks.
Dan decided he wanted to go on up to Angel’s Landing (not my cup of tea due to the exposure, but Dan assures me I could easily do it), so while he did that we headed back down to find a shady spot by the Virgin River where the kids could play in the sand and water.
Angel’s Landing
I realize now that I did not take any photos on this hike. I think that was because I was always interacting with one or the other of the girls—holding their hand and encouraging them. I don’t regret the lack of photos.
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