We had a nice, low-key Labor Day weekend. I took a half day on Friday and went swimming,shopping and had some time to myself. Michael went out with a friend so Logan and I had a “mommy and Logan” date of pizza and playing at the park. It was nice!
On Sunday we went for a family hike up on Mount Hood. We did the Old Salmon River Trail. It’s near a trail we’ve done several times before, Salmon Butte Trail, and this one is one I’ve read about on several kid blogs. It’s very kid-friendly (and easy).
This particular trailhead is right by a little area that people do rock climbing at. We parked at the rock climbing lot and then walked a bit to the trailhead.
The trail was pretty easy and flat and right along the pretty river the entire time. Logan was able to hike about 85% of it easily. We had so much fun walking on the trail. He liked to point out and touch all the fallen trees.
The trail was well-maintained and not very crowded. We also saw some camping spots along the trail.
The river sounded so nice! We saw some people fly fishing in the river.
There were two small bridges along the trail. It’s funny because Bella hates bridges and gets kind of freaked out but Logan loves them!
We got to the end of the trail, which was the parking lot and trailhead for the other hike. We turned around and Logan was starting to slow down a bit. We hiked a little bit back and then he wanted to go in the carrier. So for the last 3/4 of a mile or so he was in the carrier. I’m glad we brought it.
Even if he’s getting a LITTLE too big for the carrier!
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It was a nice little hike. Perfect for kids–flat, easy, lots of stuff to look at and touch along the trail but no cliffs or drop-offs that are sketchy. We will definitely do this one again.
Marianne
Such beautiful scenery! Yes, I think Logan is juuust a little too big for that carrier.
Lisa Eirene
He’s just so big for his age! But yes, I think that was the last time using the carrier. LOL
Lori
Yay for Logan doing all that hiking! Good thing, because that carrier looks like it is pretty heavy now LOL.
Lisa Eirene
I don’t know how much he weighs now–like 30 or 35 pounds maybe? And the pack is probably 10-15 pounds. Oy! Michael and I took turns carrying him the last mile back. Ha!
Kiera Murphy
Thanks you so much for shearing!