Part Two ~ Anyone want to join me on a hike?

If you missed part one you can click below. It shows the drive to and the first part of this hike.

https://virily.com/science-nature/anyone-want-to-join-me-on-a-hike-part-1/

Now for part two.

#1 My son

He forgot to change into hiking shoes and has his steel toed boots on. He was already getting sore. But check out that waterfall, and the trail.. It is getting more narrow. My vertigo kicked in, and I had to hug the bank at times, and control my heart rate, and shaking. I am extremely afraid of heights.

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:02 pm

Oh my, steel toed boots are not good. My vertigo kicked in just looking at the photos. 🙂

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:18 pm
  
  I know right? He did get blisters. Poor guy. Yes, vertigo. I hate that feeling, but again, it was worth it.
  
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  - Carol DM says:
    
    March 2, 2019 at 6:58 pm
    
    Kim, It seems I cannot comment on the photo, but I will try again…
    Vertigo is my friend, I have learned to embrace it, ha! 🙂 It is “heck” to deal with.
    
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    - Kim_Johnson says:
      
      March 3, 2019 at 4:31 pm
      
      lol, lets you know youre alive right? hahaaha. no worries about the comment.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 6:46 pm

Until here we can see his mental strength.

Vertigo is bad, but you only bring dogs and not chickens right?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:32 pm
  
  True, he really pushed himself this day. I was impressed. He still carries a lot of extra weight, but he has lost 50 lbs.
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    March 3, 2019 at 5:08 pm
    
    Wow! That’s great for him!!!
    
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#2 Yikes

It is a long way down...

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:02 pm

Wow that is a long way down.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:18 pm
  
  This is the area that really got me.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 6:47 pm

This is a pretty challenging track!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:33 pm
  
  It is rated as difficult. Now I know why. And this is after they fixed it after the heavy rains.
  
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#3 Meika and Penny

Tails high, they are loving it. You can hear the falls from here. A loud roar...

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:03 pm

You should take videos so you can hear the sounds.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:18 pm
  
  I completely forgot to click video, dang it.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm

I am so excited to see this picture and the loud roar that you mentioned!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:34 pm
  
  You can even begin to see the mist here.
  
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#4 Luna

Is seen coming back to check on the slow poke.. The trail down is switch backed. We are getting closer though. Just doesn't really look like it from the photos.

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:02 pm

Luna is checking out all the details.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:19 pm
  
  They can hear the falls, and she is starting to get ansy. Come on MOM.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:04 pm

Luckily I’m also quite patient…

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:35 pm
  
  Patience is a virtue right? 🙂
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    March 3, 2019 at 4:52 pm
    
    Yep! You are absolutely right!
    
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#5 Just around the bend

The roar of the falls is getting louder.

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:03 pm

I can hear the roar from here. 🙂

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:20 pm
  
  You start feeling the mist about here too.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:06 pm

My heart is pounding with enthusiasm!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:35 pm
  
  It is well worth it. 🙂
  
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#6 Resting spot..

We made it! It was 80 degrees in the sun, but the spray from the falls kept us really cool.

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:03 pm

Wow a nice spot to rest.

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Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:08 pm

More inviting! We won’t stop too long here, right?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:36 pm
  
  I had to go explore, only stopped here for a few minutes.
  
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#7 The falls and Penny

Can you see the dog?

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:04 pm

Yes I see Penny and also the sun rays are visible.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:21 pm
  
  That mist made for some really interesting photos.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:09 pm

I’m really excited! Wow!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:37 pm
  
  Boy I couldn’t believe it. I had seen pictures but it wasn’t flowing like this.
  
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#8 The second tier.

When the water isn't flowing so strong, people use this area as a slide rock. I wouldn't try that now.

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:04 pm

I would take a pass on sliding too.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:38 pm
  
  Yeah, those days are over for me. I never really liked cold water. Put me in the gulf of Mexico and I might not come out. But here? Pass as well. Smart woman.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:10 pm

Is the water so cold?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:38 pm
  
  Just over freezing. Id say around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
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#9 Three Sisters

Can you see my son on the bottom? We had to yell at each other to hear one another.

mavic123456 says:

February 28, 2019 at 3:41 pm

i don’t see you … up?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:22 pm
  
  I am right behind the camera. 🙂
  - mavic123456 says:
    
    March 2, 2019 at 3:36 pm
    
    i was looking for you up there .. ok… i know. ?
Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:05 pm

Yes I do see him at the bottom.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:23 pm
  
  Ever see the old cell phone commercials. Can you hear me now? That was us. lol
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:11 pm

Has your son forgotten the pain after arriving here?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:39 pm
  
  He sure didn’t complain. Until we got home the next day. lol
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    March 3, 2019 at 5:01 pm
    
    I can’t help laughing for this one… Usually we often do that…
    
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#10 Closer

We found a perfect place to have our picnic lunch on the last tier of this fall and I took pictures of the dogs playing in the falls.

More to come in Part Three coming soon.

I hope you enjoyed finally getting to the bottom of that valley. Thanks for coming along.

Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:05 pm

Wow this is absolutely breathtaking Kim.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:23 pm
  
  Turning the lighting down really helped.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:14 pm

That’s a pleasant rapid. Not steep but it looks fun.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:40 pm
  
  Just perfect to slide down when there is less water flowing.
  
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LaJenna says:

April 8, 2019 at 10:28 pm

Each photo has been captured at the perfect angle. So awesome!
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:15 pm

Wait for me before continuing the steps to the next stage

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:42 pm
  
  If you were there I am sure you would’ve had to wait for me. Thank you for coming along on this trip Albert.
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    March 3, 2019 at 5:03 pm
    
    It’s always great to walk or hike with you here, Kim.
    
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alibb says:

March 2, 2019 at 7:06 pm

Wow, another hike!
Great views!
But I feel tired just by looking … oops

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 3, 2019 at 4:41 pm
  
  Thank you Alibb, it was a lot of steps. lol But it was so much fun!
Carol DM says:

March 1, 2019 at 9:06 pm

You always find incredible places to hike. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed all three parts.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 2, 2019 at 2:25 pm
  
  Thank you for checking all three of these posts out, and commenting on all the photos. I love that. Makes it all worth while.
Ileana Calotescu says:

March 1, 2019 at 11:44 am

What a beautiful hike you had! I almost heard the roar of the waterfall!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 1, 2019 at 2:32 pm
  
  Thank you Ileana, you know I never thought to click video.. I sure should of.
HarpingByAPixie says:

March 1, 2019 at 10:00 am

When one wants to behold a majestic falls, one has to endure long hike. Yet, it is all worth the sweat. I like sitting down under cascading water and let it massage my back and shoulders.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 1, 2019 at 2:31 pm
  
  This was indeed true for this one. But man was it worth every step, and the soar muscles after. 😉 There was a group of teens that came down right after us, you could hear them yelling for miles as they hit that ice melt. It made me smile, and I asked my son why he wasn’t joining them. He just grinned.
Shaun Fickling says:

February 28, 2019 at 4:42 pm

those are some great photos!!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  March 1, 2019 at 2:28 pm
  
  Awe thank you Shaun, just snaps from a point and shoot. Good to see you!!! Blast from the past. Welcome back dear!

Part Two ~ Anyone want to join me on a hike?

#1 My son

#2 Yikes

#3 Meika and Penny

#4 Luna

#5 Just around the bend

#6 Resting spot..

#7 The falls and Penny

#8 The second tier.

#9 Three Sisters

#10 Closer

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