52 years young

What a good day. We decided to start with a hike. We found this hike a couple of weeks ago and have never done it. So we weren't quite sure what to expect from it  The hike was to Castleton rock. A pinnacle popular with rock climbers.

Castleton rock

The hike was a very steep climb. Not a good hike to start Kendra on. Even Lisa and I where feeling it. We decided to turn around and try later on.

52 year old stud muffin

It looks like a very cool hike.

Once down we decided to do a drive instead. I wanted to drive the long canyon road. Lisa did it with Steve and Joan when I was gone and their pictures where beautiful. But on the way we stopped to look at some Dinosaur tracks that are along the way.

Lisa and Kendra looking at the tracks

This rock with the tracks on it fell from higher up. That is why it sits at an angle and the road lies still farther down. A little farther up there are petroglyphs from ancient Native Americans.

After that we got to the trail head and started up the long Canyon. This is considered an easy route and I was told how easily Steve and Joan's Jeep went up it. Their Jeep is on steroids and we have Lil' Blue. 

The scenery is beautiful and breathtaking. Then we came to a part of the road where a giant rock has fallen over it and you drive under it. 

That was pretty neat. Then just a little farther down the road we came to some obstacles that we didn't think Lil' Blue could get over. Remember it is totally stock with no modifications. A couple was walking down the road to look at the path. So we got to talking to them and he was convinced that we could make it up. What does he have to loose, right? So Lisa got out and was supposed to take pictures. That is why there are very few pictures. Any ways it took 2 attempts at the first one but we made it.

Lil' Blue scratching and clawing her way up

The next obstacle was a 2-3 foot step with soft dirt and rocks in front of it. With the help of this guy throwing rocks under the tires we got up after about 10 attempts. WHEW!

This was the step from above

We left a little paint on the rocks but we got up there. 

Lil' Blue is smiling now

Then we had some time to look at the scenery.

Checking out the road we just came up

After the drive we went back to Moab and had dinner. 

It was a good day full of adventure. The birthday beers are flowing.