8/30/8

Hiked the Northfork (Huckleberry) trail to Tablerock Mountain today with Jen and 8 friends. Weather was great; 50 degrees in the morning, to 80 degrees by late afternoon.

GPS stats for the hike;

6.8 miles each way for a total distance traveled 13.6 miles

Elevation start at about 7,000 feet, top of tablerock GPS said was 11,130.

Total climb of 4,130 feet.

Time up 5:59, averaged 52:42 minutes per mile.

Time down 3:55, averaged 36:15 minutes per mile.

Calories burned according to GPS; 3099

The hike was much more difficult than I remembered. Everyone had fun and worked hard. The wind blew hard and cold up on top. It was a great 10 hour experience. A hike like this once a summer would keep you young. Next time we'll bring the kids.