A Proper Hike

Doing some shorter hikes with family and friends has put me in the mood to really get out and do a proper day hike.  So my friend Jamie and I took a day off of work last Friday and headed up to Table Rock State Park.

It was cloudy and cooler with the threat of rain expected to last all day.  A little rain couldn't stop us!  We were on a mission.  To the top! (and back).

There were no other hikers as we headed up.   Somewhere near halfway we did encounter a few other hikers that had caught up to us.  Near the top the temperature was noticeably lower and it did start to drizzle rain.  We continued!

At the summit we took pictures as light rain started.  My hands were cold but we continued!

The end of the Table Rock trail takes you to a point where you can look across the valley and see Caesar's Head State Park.  Below the cliff is the Table Rock Reservoir.

Although tempting to stand on the edge of the world. . .Oh!  Jamie!  Get away from the edge!!!

Those wet pine needles you are standing on are slippery.

On our way back down the clouds began to clear and we started to encounter more hikers.  We were getting tired but when we saw a group of older hikers moving faster than us we decided to pick up the pace.

Back at the car we looked up at Table Rock to admire our achievement of getting to the top (and back).  It was a great way to spend a day off from work.  It was a great day for a proper hike.