Picture this: 2 pregnant women, a toddler, a baby, a dog and 4 other adults hiking a mountain in the middle of an 86 degrees F, 94% humidity day. What were we thinking??? We were thinking a family friendly, beginner hike on winding, sloping trails and shade from trees that's what... well, that's what the description led us to believe anyways... WE WERE DECEIVED!
Although a fun trip with great people and an awesome workout, I hate to report that the term to describe the Nago Mountain trail should have been this: STAIRS. Yep, that pretty much sums it up. Up and down stairs 98% of the time. I haven't done that much cardio in ages! I also happened to be one of the pregnant women helping tote around my toddler, lol. I don't think I have ever been so happy to hit a summit in my entire life.
The view was well worth the effort, however, I honestly did prefer the view from the picnic area further down the mountain. This area also had a large open space for the kids to run, restrooms, and various workout/training equipment.Between the picnic area and the trail head was also the camping grounds which looked like they'd be an excellent place to camp with a group of friends. We may come back and try it sometime.
You'll find I am short on words for this trip. I spent most of my time attempting to breathe, downing water, and swapping my toddler with my husband (who was also very tired by the time we got to the top). Thus, I recommend families try some of the other available trails and go on a cooler day than we did.
Blue Seal after the hike is also a splendid treat! Nothing like splitting an all vanilla ice cream with strawberry topping banana split with your daughter after a good workout. ;)
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