Sunday, November 10, 2013

Cheeks Bend Hike

Last Sunday we took the boys hiking.  We decided to do the Cheeks Bend Bluff hike we did about 1 1/2 years ago.  There is a cool cave to explore on the trail that we knew the kids would be excited to see again - and this time we remembered headlamps and flashlights!!!


We also decided to do this hike without either carrier since it's only about 2 miles round trip.  We knew Carter could do it but were a little worried about Rylan since he likes to be lazy and be carried even when he's not tired.


Rylan fell asleep on the way to the trail so we had to wake him up and he was not happy.  I ended up carrying him just a bit and then forced him to walk.  There was about a 5 minute standoff but I eventually won.  A couple of the other hikers probably did not like the noise but I apologized and it ended eventually!  Once he started hiking, Rylan was happy.  Especially once the trail got more rocky - the kids love rock hopping.



These guys are too cute in their hoodies, Camelbaks, and headlamp!!!


It is so pretty once the trail opens up on the bluff.  You can see down to the Duck River off to the left.


We made it to the cave!  It leads down to the Duck River where you can exit the cave.  Carter went through with Brian and I helped Rylan.


We found the exit!


Snack time!


And then time to head back up through the cave!



We had a good little hike and I'm really proud of the boys for hiking so far.


I had to carry Rylan the last 0.2 miles or so out but he did awesome!


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