We didn't make it to the end of the trail at Castle Crags - bummer! It was billed as a 'strenuous' hike, and it was! The trail gained 2,200 feet in elevation in 2 3/4 miles. I think AJ and I made it up almost 1 1/2 miles, but decided we had gone far enough. (The trail had leveled out by then, so we didn't quit because of the climb, really!) Mom and lunch were waiting back at the parking lot for us! Mom decided to turn around and head back, so AJ and I hiked for another 45 minutes up the hill before we stopped. Our main problem - there was no good view of the crags from the trail! The last picture is from the trial, and we never got a good photo op!

This is Castle Crags and Mt. Shasta from the Vista Point - about a 1/4 mile from the parking lot - an easy walk

Mom going up the trail

A leaf we saw

One of the hills

The view from the trail - not as good as the ones from the Vista Point!

It was a good day anyway, though I am a bit stiff this morning! My calves need some stretching out!