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The hike itself is very steep, with short sections of level ground through beautiful Echo Canyon. It ascends nearly 2,000 feet during this trek; this is definitely not a trip for the casual, ridiculously-out-of-shape tourist. That means…even though I’m a fitness coach…I almost perished on this hike!
I woke up early and said goodbye to Grand Staircase. I drove an hour to Bryce Canyon Nation Park. I decided to hike the Peek-a-Boo Trail upon recommendation and it was definitely a winner! I also did couple other smaller hikes and loved every minute; although I thought I may die at one point! The switchbacks of Bryce canyon ain’t no joke people! be warned!
As I turned into what I was pretty sure was Arches, I could only see directly in front of my car! No lights, no park gate keeper; so I drove on through to the trailhead I had previous mapped out! Along the winding, did I mention dark roads. I didn’t pass or see another soul on the roads.
First day was a mess of a success! I found my “Ho-Tel” for the night. Little issue with the van rental and a lack of a credit card….note to self…get credit card before traveling. I had reserved a full size van but ended up with a compact instead…but she’s perfect! I’m camping on the side of the road in somewhere Utah, looking at the sunset …
I’m Andi and I’m about to embark on one of my biggest adventures to date; Solo Traveling!! I’ve always loved to travel. My parents used to take me everywhere they went; business trips, family trips wherever…I was there. As an only child, I didn’t always have the most interesting vacations, but now looking back, seeing the “off the beaten path” places they drug me to, …