Went on a hike today <pics>

I had the day off of work so my mom and I decided to take the dogs on a hike. There's a G on the mountain (for a City name) and a trail that leads up to it. My mom had never hiked it before so off we went. We weren't too intelligent however as we went during the hottest part of the day. :o

The destination.....trail starts clear over on the right side at the bottom
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Reggie and Sydney
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Fluffy butt headed up the hill. He wore his backpack to help carry water...good thing we had that much water, had to keep dumping it on the schnauzers to keep them cool.
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Pretty flower...Sego Lily I think (state flower)
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Plants, not sure what kind...thistle?
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Sydney found a cool spot to take a break
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She was joined by Reggie and Nebo
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Found a little creek running down the mountain, nice cool water...Nebo loved it
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Nebo surveying the valley
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You can see the G here in the distance
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Nebo
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Wildflowers
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Getting closer
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Fluffy butt getting tired (his tail isn't up...it's always up unless he's tired)
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Standing on the G
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Can you spot Sydney?
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I won a box of these Vive energy bar for dogs at Strut Your Mutt. The dogs loved them, here's Nebo taking a bite.
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Big tongue Bebo
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We let Reggie and Sydney loose on the way back for a while...they had to get ahead of Nebo of course
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Reggie, Nebo, Sydney
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I took Nebo out on some rocks to take pics
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Sydney followed.....found a nice shady spot and rested for a while (she got hotter than the others because of her black fur)...try to spot her in this pic
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Down at the bottom, Nebo getting a cool drink from the drinking fountain
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He found a nice cool rock to rest on too
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That's all :)

Great photos! everyone looks like they had a good time - thanks again for sharing the wonderful scenery with us!

I know I've said this before, but I just have to say it again...you live in a really pretty area! I'm sure the doggies like it too! Thanks for sharing your hike with us!

**hugs**

Great pictures!!! Looks like a great hike, hot, but fun. The puppers looked pooped, bet they will sleep good tonight! Great scenery views too!

Nice pictures! It's so beautiful where you live! It looks like the pups had a good time, it made me tired just looking at the pictures! :D

WOW Amy! That "G" looks pretty far away in the beginning of the hike. You are your mom are very physically fit! I would be passed out on the trail long before reaching it! LOL! I agree with Karen. You live in such a beautiful place. I love your pictures in the winter and now in the warm weather too. The dogs look terrific as always. Nebo is sooo handsome and what a good boy to carry the backpack for everyone! Great pictures as always!

Thanks everyone! Glad you like the pics. :)

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Originally posted by Pam
WOW Amy! That "G" looks pretty far away in the beginning of the hike. You are your mom are very physically fit! I would be passed out on the trail long before reaching it!

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Physically fit? Nahhhhh far from it....:o We had to stop a lot to give the dogs water so it wasn't bad.

Great pics! :) Looks like you had your work cut out for you. The dogs must have had a great time! There are tons of mountains over here, but I don't know where all of the good hiking spots are --- I would love to try hiking one day though, and bring along my dog I'm getting next year. Good exercise, and what a great experience it can be.

Wow! What a great day...:D I love NEBO's pack. Beautiful pics. :p

How long did the hike take??? What distance is it?

Great pics!!!!
They all looked like they had a great time tho ....:cool:

Looks like a great way to spend the day. :) Thanks for letting me dream anyway. Going on a virtual hike is a great way to spend the evening. And thanks Nebo for bringing the extra water.

Looks like you had a great hike!!!

Thanks for sharing the pictures with us! It's almost like being there!! :)

The pups look like they had fun too!

Looks like it was the perfect day to go hiking! :) Great pics! I remember seeing the "G"..

You live in such a beautiful area. Nebo poses like a pro. I love it when he sits on the rocks. His blue eyes are just mezmerizing.

great pics Amy!!

Woah! I have to agree with Pam Amy, that looks like a darn long hike to me too:eek: I think I would have pooped out long before getting to the big G:o

I've looked and looked at this picture and still can't find Syd...where is she?!!!
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Great pictures and thanks for sharing:D
Hugs and kisses to all the furkids!!!

Hee Hee - Oh Anna ................ :D

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Woah!
... that looks like a darn long hike to me too:eek:
I think I would have pooped out
long before getting to the big G!
:o

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Dad got *Woozie* jest <lookin> atta pixshurez! :p

So ... how FAR was it???

And how far *UP* did you go!??

The "Village" looks AWFUL *FAR* Away in those "Up Top" photos!!

**BEAUTIFUL** Photos, as usual, Amy!! :) :D

Great pics, and such a lovely spot for a hike.:)

how beautiful.....what a lovely time you must have had

Wonderful pics wolfq! Nebo is as gorgeous as always and Reggie and Sydney are cute, cute. I love that lil' Sydney. She reminds me of Maddie for some reason. I'm gonna have to show the pics of Nebo with his backpack carrying water to Oz. Oz has that same backpack, but was he wearing it? Nope. I had to tote around all his water myself. :)

Par...

Beautiful pictures as always Amy. You seem to love to get out with the dogs as much as I do. It's just so relaxing and enjoyable, and of course you have beautiful scenery there. Nebo always looks right at home among the "wilds" :D

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Hee Hee - Oh Anna ................ :D

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You know I thought that might be her, but I thought she was saying she was down at the bottom:o
Thanks Michelle!

Would you mind shipping Nebo, the mountain, and the rest of the scenery to me? :D

You live in a beautiful area!!!

Great pictures of the pups. I *love* Nebo. He is gorgeous!

wow. Your pictures are always crystal clear, I really enjoyed them. I was going to get one of those packs for Niño but I am afraid he would not move! For all that muscle, ne would feel trapped, so I bought us a nice backpack. I wish we could go hicking there! By me it is all buggy woodland trails:p Anyway, I love the mountains, even though the only ones I have ever been to are the ones surrounding Phoenix, especially South Mountain. Looks like everyone had a really fun time!

Great shots Amy! Looks like the puppers had an awesome time!:)

Thanks everyone! I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. I'm not sure how long it took us, I wasn't really paying attention. There's a geocache up there so I found some info from that on how far it is....I guess it's 3/4 mile (one way) and a 900 ft rise in elevation...though it seemed more like at least a mile to me. Most of the trail isn't bad but there's some really steep areas that aren't fun.

Cool pics, glad everyone had such a great time. Love the scenery as well.

Looked like it was a great adventure, even if it was a little on the warm side! I always love seeing pictures of Nebo and it was an extra special treat today because Reggie and Sydney were in them this time!!! :D

wheehee I saw this!

beautiful and beauties! they are really your boys..not just dogs! you..what a great mawmaw :D

good thougtful job, you nebo! for keeping your dear furriends cool!

love this picture..definitely!
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crayola says hi too!! oh hey, what's "G" for? maybe someday I'll have my buttocks sit on it and say "cheese!" :p :D :) ;) for whose don't get it..my name starts with G!

Great pics Amy! Utah looks so beautiful! The pictures make me want to go on a hike, but with our 110 degree weather I think I'm going to have to wait!

Beautiful pictures! I *so* feel like going for a hike now. ;)

Looks like your Fuzheads enjoyed the trip! :D
great pictures!!


and i think i see Syiders!
is she on the middle of that big rocky area?

What great pictures and what a great day! I love doing that kind of stuff with the dogs.

I'm so happy to see Nebo, Reggie and Sydney! Always love these pups and the gorgeous scenery you share with us.

Hugs...Robin :)

Nebo is so handsome! Sydney and Reggie are so cute, I bet Claire and Rebel would've been lounging or sniffing the whole time instead of walking haha