Joshua McKinnonOn Wednesday I hiked Mt Jackson with my 10 year old 1/? #hiking
This was my son’s first 4000 footer - we had a ton of fun! He got worn out at the 5-6 mile mark on our descent but did great overall. Testing a panoramic which sometimes fails to post properly. 2/?
We hiked the Webster Jackson loop, first up to Webster and then to Jackson and back down. It rained overnight and early morning but cleared up mostly by early afternoon.
Great weather and a healthy amount of fellow hikers were out on the trail.
This is rated as one of the easiest NH 4000 footers but it has great views and a nice waterfall, too (I’ll post that Sunday).
I’m happy I was able to get at least 2 solid hikes in on my week off, and even happier that my son accompanied me 😊
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Tim Stanton@onelin
How wonderful that you could get in a second day of hiking and that your son could go as well. I’m guessing the long hike up the mountain may have been a shock for him, especially this being his first time— what were his impressions of the day?
How wonderful that you could get in a second day of hiking and that your son could go as well. I’m guessing the long hike up the mountain may have been a shock for him, especially this being his first time— what were his impressions of the day?
@TimKStanton on adventures like that one his feelings often change over the course of the day. At Jackson summit it was “best day ever”. He summited fine but legs got tired in the long descent, which is pretty rocky and slow going. A nice dinner afterwards helped bring things positive again. He’s not hiked in a while but I think he’ll be up for more if he gets some regularity.
@onelin
Glad he enjoyed the summit so much. This could turn into one of those childhood memories that lasts a lifetime. Hope he gets past the memory of the tired legs and goes back out with you. 😀 ⛰️
Glad he enjoyed the summit so much. This could turn into one of those childhood memories that lasts a lifetime. Hope he gets past the memory of the tired legs and goes back out with you. 😀 ⛰️
@TimKStanton that’s certainly my hope - great memories and inspiring love for the outdoors.