A hiking we will go!

The weather has been sunny but cold (highs are in the 30s!) which makes it perfect hiking weather. Well, that's not really true, but it's nice to not be cooped up indoors and once we're bundled up and trekking along, it's not actually that bad. Bonus that it tires the girls out!

While we were on Orcas over the weekend, we decided to try Turtleback Mountain. We've never been before and reading the hike descriptions made it sound not too bad - medium impact, benches for stopping at, groomed trails and great views. Seemed easy enough!

In reality, we learned that it was quite a steep hike for the littles. Considering we didn't have a backpack for Nora, was kind of arduous to get up to the top with them. It was fun nonetheless! It helped that we doled out little snacks and treats to keep the girls pumped. We were rewarded with almost no one on the trails and spectacular views of the island and the surrounding San Juans.

Forgot our backpack? No problem!

One of several stops along the way.

My buns got a good workout!

Evie was pretty tired. She walked the entire hike (probably 2 miles r/t).

At the top!

Lots of islands in the distance

Neat heart rock stuck between 2 trees

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