Of course the two and a half hour drive down to Salida was a bit tough on the dogs, so what better way to reward their patience than to get out of the car and bust it loose on the trail?
The light was fading by the end of the hike, but the girls were grateful for the leg stretching.
S-Mountain quick hit-3.4 miles, 1:17:31, 23:00 minute per mile pace, 213'.
Sunday got us out on the trail, despite some strong winds and cooler temperatures. Still, the Rainbow Trail was a fun and rugged challenge. Certainly not one for trail running due to the loose, rocky sections that can be quite steep.
Of course, if you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.
Ok, so that's not really true.
A great view of the Collegiate Peaks from the Rainbow Trail.
Eventually our limited time due to a previously scheduled couples massage put an end to our hike. Given the challenging nature of the trail, our pups had probably had enough. The rocks definitely took their toll on their pads. Besides, not every day should be about epic long hikes. Sometimes it should be a little challenge, a little relaxation and a little decadence. 4.87 miles, 1:53:38, 23:18 pace, 1269' of climbing.
Mmmmm, Moonlight Pizza. Is there anything better on earth? Maybe a glass of their homebrewed Hefferveisen beer...
So we wrapped up the weekend with a morning at the dog park.
