Hike to Crack in the Wall

Left at 7:30 to head for Sara Park where the hike begins.   Only Bobby & I had been there before, the other three it was there first time.   Boy, were they in for a treat.   Took the yellow trail which takes you thru the heart of the canyon......some day I would love to be in the canyon when water starts to flow....what a rush that would be....granted I would be up on a very high rock.

The hike down to the lake/river is about 2.2 miles and is a gradual incline down.  The colors inside the canyon are amazing....going from browns, greens, pinks, purple, etc.   Knew we had to go down the slide area (drop on smooth rock of about 10'.....way to cool to slide down.  Makes you feel like a little kid again).  We thought we would not encounter any water, as it had been so hot.....wrong!   When we got to the pool area, we had about 2' of water.   Yes, that is almost to my waist!   Four of us waded thru....it was extremely warm and knew we'd dry out quickly.   Susan however wanted to turn around and go back the way we came.   With a vote of 4 to 1, Bobby put her on his shoulder and carried her the 4' to drive land.   Doubtful she'll ever go again on a hike with me!!!!!  

Steve coming down slide

Susan being carried thru water

Made it to the river after about 1 1/2 hrs.   Did not spend much time at the water, it was getting hot and knew we had to climb the 2.2 miles back up.   Went on the blue trail vs. going back thru the water and up the slide.  It is a steep climb up and out.  Everyone was tired and hot by the time we reached the car.   For celebration, we went to Panda Express for lunch.   Worth the hike!  Yes, we will return again as Danny (Susan's husband) wants to go.   He stayed home to watch the Nascar race.   See what he missed!