Mount Huron: Part 2

About 8:05, we leave the tree line. This is a great measure of progress, and the views change dramatically. We know there is one hiker ahead of us.

Oops! I used my cell as my camera on the trail, and when I reached into my pocket for it, it was gone. Thankfully, I had just lost it, and Christopher, who was behind me, got it.
Oops! I used my cell as my camera on the trail, and when I reached into my pocket for it, it was gone. Thankfully, I had just lost it, and Christopher, who was behind me, got it.

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Now, slightly to our right, a tall peak towers above the valley. Some of us wondered if this is the summit, but often there is a false summit, so we aren’t sure. We catch glimpses of the hiker (a small speck ahead of us), and the  path switches back and forth across the side of the mountain. The views behind us are breath-taking. The sun has illuminated portions of the mountains. We come to a gorgeous little pond and grabbed a few pictures.

IMG_7255IMG_7254We take our pace slowly but steadily as we gain elevation. It’s still chilly, as the sun hasn’t hit us yet. I sometimes wonder as we hike these trails who first blazed them? We are able to discern the path, even on the rocky portions.

Distances can be deceiving. The hiker is that small dot.
Distances can be deceiving. The hiker is that small dot.
The sun is just now peeking over the mountain.
The sun is just now peeking over the mountain.

IMG_2884IMG_2893IMG_2900The only wildlife we see are some birds and little picas, busily hurrying across the rocks.

As we approach the summit ridge, we split into several groups.

IMG_2905During this tough part, it’s extremely important to continue drinking water and eating. We keep going, although sometimes I grab my phone out to take pictures.

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You can see the summit now--some of the family is up there on the right.
You can see the summit now–some of the family is up there on the right.
A view on the overlook before we make our final ascent to the summit.
A view on the overlook before we make our final ascent to the summit.

About 9:45, the first Maxwells summit! Praise the Lord. The rest summit in increments. Part 3 will include what it was like on the summit.

Joyfully His,
Sarah

“I press toward the mark for the prize
of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:14

6 thoughts on “Mount Huron: Part 2”

  1. Sarah, thank you for the time and energy it takes to post all of these parts of your adventure. I am almost certain living vicariously through you all is the closest I will ever get to doing something like this. These posts bring me much joy and I look forward to each and
    every one of them. Thank you for what you do. Blessings,
    Johnna
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    I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

  2. Hey Maxwell family!

    Praise ye the Lord! As a Christian hiker, google led me to your mountain adventures! Great scenery!

    Happy trails to you

    David

  3. It is awesome that your family is able to do this. You get some really beautiful scenery from up high.You all amaze me!Thank you again for such glorious photos!

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