Taylor Creek

Hiking the canyon, the trailhead below, down the stairs we would dread in a few hours or so. Beautiful day, sunny and hot, Lovely tall pines, shady in spots, Onward, upward we go! Forty creek crossings, back and forth cliffs to the south, likewise the north What a beautiful day! Walk the rocks, or get the feet wet. Up and down banks, are we done yet? Scrambling the sides each way. Mouth of the canyon, half way there A pleasant surprise - nice cold air Ten degree drop or more! Walls are so steep, all in the shade, narrowing in, increase in grade, thinking ‘bout what we wore. There at the top, reaching the goal Canyon’s dead end, double-arched bowl Water seeps from the rock PB&J, cinnamon bread Throw in an orange, pretty good spread Delightful place to stop After a rest, letting Viv run Now it’s time to reverse the fun Forty creek crossing reps Legs getting weary, already sore Seems round the bend, there’s always more, and don’t forget the steps! Huffing and puffing, near crawled out, Reach the parking lot with a shout Pleased to have gone so far Beautiful day out on the trail All made it back, hearty and hale, but thankful for the car ————— A Rime Couee, aabccb, 8/8/6/8/8/6, not crazy about it but figured I would try it out…