Cascade Falls Hike

On the day we left the Cedar Breaks Lodge, our own little family decided to spend the day together before we all had to separate again. I had heard about this hike years ago from Sis. Higley, our former bishop's wife. I knew that some day I wanted to go on it with my family. This seemed like the perfect time since we were in the area. We drove up into the mountains, stopping at the Cedar Breaks overlook. It was drizzly and quite cold so we didn't stay there long and drove on to Navajo Lake and then to the trailhead. The Cascade Falls are the water from Navajo Lake that drains through the rocks and falls at the edge of the mesa. It was an easy hike(Dad did it in his sandals/slides) and not too long, but it had awesome views and it was cool to see the water flowing out of the rocks.

Cambria and Soren at the Cedar Breaks overlook. This is July?

The trailhead to Cascade Springs.

See those low hanging clouds? They were with us almost our entire vacation. No one got too hot for sure.

We forgot to get James a jacket, so he's wearing Charlie's PJ top.  It worked.

James has the best vantage-point, Dad's shoulders.

Are we really tired, or what?

What??

Soren watching the water shoot out of the rocks. As a parent I was really thankful for the fenced view area.

Showing Dad's bare toes in his slides. Nice hiking attire.

Of course my eyes are closed. Would it be a real picture of Mom if they weren't.?

Oh Yes!! Cambria gave us some really good pictures on this hike. More to come!

It is exceedingly difficult to get 8 kids to look at the camera at the same time with a decent smile on their faces. I guess this is much more realistic. 

1st attempt at a kid picture....fail. Charles not looking.

2nd attempt at a kid picture....fail. Hannah and James not looking.

3rd attempt at a kid picture.....fail. Sadie's eyes closed, Soren being a goof, and James not looking.

4th attempt.....what the heck?? FAIL

5th attempt.....fail.......

After all the picture taking fun, it was time to head back to the vehicles. It was a bit harder going back, but it was worth the hike. Maybe someday we'll do it again.

Just showing how the trail was built to prevent slips and erosion.

Mountains to climb.

Ford looks a little too bouncy!

An interesting bush we saw on the trail. I liked how the leaves are situated vertically. Don't know what it is.

Lanscape reminiscent of home, red dirt and evergreens.

the water rushing away from the falls.

Another interesting tree. Very bristly looking. Not sure what kind of evergreen this is.

The water as it gushes from the rocks. The moss was cool.