Bell Canyon to lower falls

 An adventure with the LITTLES

It makes my heart so happy when I can share my love of running and the outdoors with my kids. Especially when they are enjoying it as much as I do.

I wanted to take all my kids on a hike Saturday afternoon (Conference weekend) but my older ones had other plans that were more fun to them. That is kind of sad because in my mind what could be more fun that being in the mountains!

The three of us it was and it turned out to be the perfect group. We started out with switchbacks which they conquered without any complaining.

I will say it was a little disappointing at the beginning. It wasn't the most stunning of fall beauty. We did get a nice overlook of Sandy, UT pretty quick so that was nice.

After the switchbacks we hit the reservoir. Of course, we had to stop and throw rocks. I don't know any kid that doesn't like to throw rocks.

Set a time limit for rock throwing or you will be there all day long. (LOL) I managed to pull them away.

Onward up to reach our goal of the waterfall!

We were all in heaven with the colors of fall surrounding us. We got a little of everything on this hike from lake to river to forest to rock climbing.

Picture doesn't give an exact feeling of how steep it was.

It got pretty steep at the end with lots of big boulders to climb over. I carried Maria on my back and then switched to my shoulders. Good workout carrying her up this technical steep hill of rocks all shapes and sizes. Greyson was determined to make it and didn't want to stop for food until the waterfall. I could tell he was running out of energy and wasn't quiet sure how much longer we had. I new it was less then a quarter mile but that can be long consider our ages and the terrain. We stopped and had a snack which gave us all the energy to make to the top.

So BEAUTIFUL! GOD never disappoints in his design of the world we live in. I think the kids felt the peace and rejuvenating spirit that comes with being in the mountains and pushing themselves physically with all the rewards it has to offer.

This is where I feel like myself, where I feel connected to God, and where peace can fill my soul.

Two little fingers in my hands as we hopped down all the big boulders. A bicep work out for me as I pulled Maria up and over all the rocks. When it became more manageable I let her fend for herself.

Couldn't be more dirty but their spirits were high as they insisted on a "trail run" down the mountain. I will never forget Greyson's ambition to run the whole way to impress me. Maria surprised us with with her technical talent to keep up as we ran down. Thank goodness because if we did walk we might of been caught in the dark. 

I will never forget Maria's words, "Mom, this is so beautiful! It is like a dream!"

See our run on Strava