First stop a trip to REI to get new hiking boots for me! I've got to tell you don't skimp on a good pair of hiking boots they are the foundation of your body that takes the most abuse. I have learned the hard way that you need to bite the bullet and make the investment. I purchased a pair of Lowa hiking boots and they are great! They have a nice high ankle support and it feels like I'm walking on air. Plus my toes do not touch the end of the boot which is the main reason why I needed these new boots. I couldn't wait to hit the trail.
I've hiked this trail many times however, I always discover something new each time I hike here. They have added some very fine gravel almost sand quality to part of the flat trail which makes it seem like hiking on the beach. We were surprised that not many hikers were hiking this particular trail as it is usually pretty popular but it was a pretty warm day and we were getting a little later start than we normally would.
This trail is popular for mtn. bikers, folks riding horses and hikers of all ages and a lot them bring their dogs with them.
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| Rock Dam - Kiwanis Trail |
All in all a very good hike and my feet/toes were not hurting so I was one happy hiker!! I could tell a difference in the speed of my descent and my hiking partner commented on how much he saw my confidence improve when scaling the more rocky part of the trail. So if you have been putting off the purchase of a really good pair of hiking boots they are well worth the investment.
Happy hiking!
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