Mountains are deceptive creatures. The Kadizzles have hiked so many that we know them well. A favorite deceit of a mountain is to make you think you are going to reach the top, then to show you a whole new climb that needs to be accomplished. Yesterday was a classic case. With Barb and Jeff the Kadizzles headed up Denton trail. The Commander who always hikes like there is a fire in her pants kept busting ahead. Part of our mission was to scout the trail for The Forest Service. The trail was in poor shape and needed a lot of work. Brush was overtaking the trail, and the trai was suffering from wash outs.
About half way up we could see a saddle and decided that would be the goal. When we got to the saddle it appeared we could go a little farther and make the top. So off we went only to find a big plateau and yet another climb. After a gain of 2,500 and a hike of 3.5 miles mostly on a strong uphill grade, we made it pretty close to the top. Views were incredible. We could see all of Lake Roosevelt and for miles in every direction. Our troop found another crested cactus and inspected several Indian ruins on the way back. Totally worn down we went for pizza and beer. There is a strange little pizza place that has very good pizza.
Recovering this morning after such a strenuous day The Commander is making french toast, and Kadizzle is ready for the second cup of coffee. It looks like it will be a near perfect day and The Commander wants badly to go on a motorcycle ride. More than likely that will be the goal. There are roads up Campaign creek that need to be explored.
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