JD and Arnie's best sides.
1/30/11
Emily's 3rd Cover Photo!
Emily's 3rd Falcon Guide cover photo will grace the cover of Best Easy Day Hikes St. Louis. Due out April 1st. Take a look!
1/16/11
Ice Climbing in Cascade Canyon
Today we took ride up to Durango Mountain Resort for the Winterfest that was taking place. Backcountry Experience and Kling Mountain Guides were offering FREE guided ice-climbing trips during the Winterfest and we were all like, "let's do it."
After checking in and taking a short 2 minute ride to the Cascade Canyon trailhead we were climbing! Southwest Colorado is known for it's ice-climbing and has become a world destination for it.
After checking in and taking a short 2 minute ride to the Cascade Canyon trailhead we were climbing! Southwest Colorado is known for it's ice-climbing and has become a world destination for it.
Emily, sizing up the route.
A few moments of instruction.
Emily cruises up the frozen waterfall.
A look into the canyon.
1/8/11
Our 4th Highpoint
Our 4th highpoint was the closest to us back in 2004. In August of 04 we headed over to Taum Sauk Mountain State Park in Missouri to conquer 1,772 foot Taum Sauk Mountain. Conquer might be a bit of an exaggeration since you drive to the parking lot and walk about .2 mile to summit, but the highpoint is just the first of the adventures you can have here.
The Drive: From Arcadia, MO take SR 21 southwest for about 4.5 miles. You will pass the "Tip Top Roadside Park" and turn right (northwest) not long after where the sign points to Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. Follow the paved road for 3 miles and stay right at the fork where the pavement ends. Continue about .4 mile on the gravel road to the parking area.
The Hike: From the parking area it is just a short walk on a paved trail. Walk west for about .2 mile where the sign points to highpoint.
Extend your trip by visiting Mina Sauk Falls (the highest falls in Missouri) and the Devil's Tollgate. These detailed hikes can be found in our upcoming Best Hikes Near St. Louis Falcon Guide!
The Drive: From Arcadia, MO take SR 21 southwest for about 4.5 miles. You will pass the "Tip Top Roadside Park" and turn right (northwest) not long after where the sign points to Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. Follow the paved road for 3 miles and stay right at the fork where the pavement ends. Continue about .4 mile on the gravel road to the parking area.
The Hike: From the parking area it is just a short walk on a paved trail. Walk west for about .2 mile where the sign points to highpoint.
Extend your trip by visiting Mina Sauk Falls (the highest falls in Missouri) and the Devil's Tollgate. These detailed hikes can be found in our upcoming Best Hikes Near St. Louis Falcon Guide!
JD, Arnie, and Aspen at the MO Highpoint.
1/1/11
The "Low" Highpoints Continue
Florida was number three on our list of highpoint adventures. The lowest of the state highpoints (345 feet above sea level), Britton Hill can be found out on the Florida Panhandle. Not a super huge expedition since you simply drive to it and get out for a picture, but it is still on the list.
The Drive: Starting in Florala, AL, drive east for 1 mile on SR 54. Almost immediately after passing the 1 Mile marker sign, turn right onto an unmarked paved road and drive .2 mile before entering Florida. Here the road becomes SR 285. Drive another .8 mile to the small park on the right.
The Hike: Again, it's a drive to. No hiking required.
The Drive: Starting in Florala, AL, drive east for 1 mile on SR 54. Almost immediately after passing the 1 Mile marker sign, turn right onto an unmarked paved road and drive .2 mile before entering Florida. Here the road becomes SR 285. Drive another .8 mile to the small park on the right.
The Hike: Again, it's a drive to. No hiking required.
This sign can be seen from the road.
The monument in the park.
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