Another Adventure on Mt. Graham

So, this year, Daryl tells the "hikers"....it is going to be an easy 4-hour hike. There is a trail and all is well. So, there are 8 hikers.....very brave hikers.....ready for an easy 4-hour hike down Mt. Graham on the Shingle Mill Trail. Daryl,Darleen & Nathan, Mark & Yvette, Jacque & Aly and Bro. Madsen.

So, they are off...having a wonderful time as they tramp thru stinging nettle (which by the way is alot like poison ivy..... )

Manuvering around the rocks and creek.....

Taking a few breaks and enjoying the beautiful view.....

But alas....the 4-hour hike became a LITTLE bit longer as someone led the fearless group down a wrong trail (that was only a small detour!)

And then....Bro. Madsen just gave out. You see, these hikes are NOT for the faint of heart, the wanna-be young at heart OR those who are OUT OF SHAPE!! About 3/4 of the way, Bro. Madsen had had enough and couldn't go another step. NOT a good thing! So, the hikers straggled in about 4:30 p.m......again, without much food, a very bumpy ride back home and a little too much sunshine. So, the 4-hour hike became a 7 1/2 hour hike.

But all ended well and after a brief stop at Grandma's...we were headed home....so we thought! To be continued.....