Back to Where it Began!

A very slow start to the day lead to us changing our plans to go to Comanche Wilderness and instead go to the tried and true. Back to Grey Rock! This has become our "go to spot" for a short, quick, and easy backpacking trip to get away from civilization. This trip was made better by the that fact we had a new member along. Once we finally got our gear together we were on the trail by about 4:15 PM. It was a relatively quick hike up and over on the meadows trail. The weather was 10 times better than what was forecast for the areas around us. It was near perfect temperature and mostly clear skies. I had mostly forgotten how much better the meadows loop looked versus the summit trail if you are not summiting Grey Rock. Our timing was impeccable as we reached our regular campground and set up just as the light of day was waning. As usual I set up the tent and Tom and Dani set to getting the fire going. Then the 5 hours of swapping stories around the fire. All while sharing chips and salsa a first in the back country. No night hiking this time. We all went to bed at around midnight. In the morning we woke up just before the sun rose over the ridge. It was a very leisurely morning yet we were back in town by 10:15.

9/10 Take the meadow trail if you have never been as it is only slightly longer and much more scenic.