Howdee all,
Two days ago, Jeff, Jennifer and I hiked to Table Mountain.
A wonderful, challenging hike. Well worth the effort. If you click on the highlighted link above you get a description of the trail.
Distance: 12 miles (round-trip).
Elevation Changes: Table Mountain stands 4,100 feet above the trailhead. Good Luck! This part make me chuckle through out the trail..yeah..Good luck.
Time required: 8 hours. Took us 9-1/2 hours
Difficulty: Very strenuous.
See that little mound between the trees? that was our destination.
From the campground the trail gained 400 ft. in elevation very quickly. We went thru several sections of tall wildflowers…all past prime.
Yep..we did that! Click on photo for better view.
Around the 3.5 mile mark, the trail bends to the right and enters a series of 9 switchbacks which climb 1,000 feet in less than a mile. 
Had to cross over this rocky area.
Almost there…huff puff..huff puff..
Almost touching the Tetons! 
We did it!
sore knees!
for those awesome views from the top!
I haven't yet had time to catch up on all my blog reading!
I am anxious to see what everyone has been up to…but have been much to busy day and night to take the time.
Hope to catch up with you all very soon!
Oh my goodness, what a hike. The pictures are gorgeous and the view tremendous. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are getting quite the workout Dawn ;-) What a gorgeous place and what an intense hike. Beautiful photos of the hike too.
ReplyDeleteHow long did you stay at the top to drink in all that scenery?
OK, so I am worn slap out just reading about it Dawn! Amazing job to get to the top!!
ReplyDeleteAwe inspiring hike - great view - looks really fun
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Wow, what a hike. I am so proud of you both! When did you start and end your hike? I know the daylight hours are getting shorter and shorter over here.
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it. I love Jackson and the Tetons - preferrably covered in snow and seen from a chairlift! Beautiful shots and great photoessay of the hike, you shared it well.
ReplyDeleteWOW Dawn, this is amazing! At first I thought you were kidding when I saw that tiny knob of Table Mt. What incredible scenery. And also what an incredible workout. Now I'm sure you must be practicing to hike the Grand Canyon. Excellent!
ReplyDelete1,000 feet elevation rise in less than a mile is quite a hike. The rocky area is amazing. What caused it?
ReplyDeleteFABulous walk & scenery Dawn. Not sure my old legs could cope with that steep rise in elevation but definitely worth the effort for the view. FAB
ReplyDeleteWonderful description of the hike and great pictures - what memories it brings back.
ReplyDeleteI have been following yoru ravels and I just love the Tetons. They were my favorite place. Your hike sounds hard, how long did it take round trip? It is beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing your hike.
ReplyDeleteHoly moly.....you are a hiking maniac. You must be building leg muscles right and left. I'm loving all these posts...
ReplyDeleteOh my, I am exhausted and my knees hurt. Time for wine...and bed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a hike--I would have turned back at 6 miles. And, those rocks! I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn! I really enjoyed your hiking pictures and descriptions! Sounds like you're having a blast!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh Dawn, that's an amazing hike! The views were incredible! Not sure I'm in shape for a hike like that, unfortunately. Were you? Bet your legs were like rubber by the time you got back to the car.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you and Jeff are thoroughly enjoying the west!
Sharon
Wow - what an adventure!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful (and very fun) hike!
Howdee all..
ReplyDeleteYes I am back..after over two weeks of virtually no internet! Yikes..missing all of your blogs..I will get there...I am sure it will take me at least a week to catch up.
Chicky
Thanks mudder..it was a great hike..but hard.
Larry Jordan
Hi Larry ..we stayed over a half hour at the top..wonderful there..a bit cold.
Jayne
yeah..I was worn out after the hike too..sorry i wore u out..LOL
forestal
Thanks...it was fun..and hard..but worth every step!
beachgrl
Howdee.Sicksta..we started around eight thirty and ended about five ..
nine and half hours..Thanks..we are proud of ourselves too..tee hee..
DaveABirding
Thanks! Chairlift huh..well that is a nice way to see the area too..didnt do that this time around.
Gaelyn
Yeah...see u at the canyon soon..I will be able to walk down and up after all this training!
NCmountainwoman
Yeah the thousand feet gain was just in the beginning then we had another three thousand...yikes..
the stones i believe are left from glaciers
The Early Birder
yeah..u would be surprised what old legs can do..:) saw a few men past 70s doing the hike.
Chris Petrak
howdee Chris.Thanks!.did you hike table mountain..
eileeninmd
it was a beautiful.hard hike..took nine and half hours..but awesome!
Kelly
Thanks Kelly..We have been hiking like maniacs..now that we are in oregon we are taking a break.
deejbrown
Sorry to make your knees sore..tee hee..
Looking forward to catching up with your blog! I am so behind..two weeks of no internet and I am going nutso!
Appalachian Lady
hee hee..u would have missed the best part!
cindyzlogic
howdee cindy..have missed you on chirptracker and twitter and blog...as you know I have been without internet..
Hope to catch up with you real soon!!!
A New England Life
howdee Sharon! my legs were tight..my right knee hurt..it was good to sit..and then I needed a hot shower..awesome hike!
Tranquility
Howdee...it was a great hike..
Hope to visit you real soon! miss your blog! being without internet for over two weeks has been a challenge!
See u all soon...will catch up soon..i hope...
These mountains and forest are so ancient !!
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