Earth Day hike.

Up Rattlesnake Gulch to Pipeline trail overlook.  We turned around just as the wind picked up.  Afterwards, we headed to Saturday Cycles and enjoyed some Crown Burger with Mark.  :)

Mommy wrangling the kid.

And, we're off!

Hound dog got to come along too.

Just a little snow left.

Switchback view of Mommy and Skyler from above.

It's a steep hike but I'm proud to say that Skyler hiked the entire 2.3 miles all by himself, no carrying him!

Pipeline single track goodness.

She always runs ahead and comes back to check on us.

A remnant of the pipeline that ran along here.  It's a metal elbow used in the corners where the wood pipe couldn't take the pressure from the direction change.  It's a riveted piece, not welded.

Looking East toward the overlook.

Here they come!

Where we started, the road down below.

Holding his pants up and running to catch me.

Made it to the first overlook, it became too windy and dangerous to get to the second overlook.

Family portrait.  It was windy!

Indian paintbrush blooming already.

Note the deer leg on the roof!

Hot doggy needed to cool in the river across the road.

Laying in the cold water.

Having a drink.

Feels so good!

Better move downstream.

Time to get out, she actually got a cramp in her front leg from the cold water!

Yes, it was as good as it looks, double cheeseburger with fries.  We ate outside under the shop peach tree.  Mark even came out and joined us.