Quote Originally Posted by wolf_Q
First of all, Frankie, please don't be a bad girl again and run away!! I know you like to run, but you have a great home and you get to go on plenty of hikes, so stay there!

Great pics, Craig, it looks like a wonderful place to hike. Is it a very steep trail? Man I'm a wimp, Timp is like 6-7 miles one way (and we slept up there) so 12-14 miles total, and I wanted to die by the time I got back lol. Of course it was lots of steep switchbacks and my backpack weighed a ton but still...I'm pathetic lol. When it gets warmer I guess I need to find myself some 10 mile hikes and get into better shape!
I wish there was a way to convince her that staying home is a good idea, but she's a stubborn one.

The area is pretty flat when compared to Timp! I think the elevation change is about 1000 ft from the lowest point to the peak. There are some steep climbs, but they are relatively short. I also carry a 3lb pack and am use to the area. I'd be happy to get to the top of Timp let alone carry a pack to the top.

The cool part about Daley ranch is that there are dozens of trails that link together over the property. I can combine any number of trails to make it as long or short of a hike as I want. I try to stick to the single track more than the fire roads, or wider trails.