Me and my husband adore hiking in this very breathtaking location. We are full of eagerness into running wild with no tensions and problems to worry just by the sound of its name. This location is so breathtaking that we become like the off-springs of nature's wild, dashing next to the creeks that zigzag its way down into the canyon, the prominent Wild Horse Canyon that is.
It has a steep, stone-hard trail adorned with small, soft plants and an assortment of living things along the edges. At the top of the trail is a large waterfall that pours all its water into the canyon. To get there, it will take you almost an hour. Sometimes when there is a dry season, we can hike all the way to the bottom, which is even steeper and harder to navigate. It happened a year before during spring, we went trekking into the canyon on that beautiful morning. There were so many things that I placed in our knapsacks, including a camera and our meal for lunch.
The first thing I saw when we were at the starting point of the trail was a stick inclining beside one of the enormous pine trees along the trail. The fine looking stick would be great for support, that was what I thought when I took it. It was only the urge feeling that I had to use the stick and it would be my first. We hiked around streams flowing pretty full since we had a lot of spring rain. We were lucky that the weather that day was doing well for us. We sort of landed almost near the highest point of the waterfall. My companion got across first at the shallowest portion of the tiny pool. Just as I was about to cross, I broke the number one cardinal rule of hiking - watching where you are going. I had looked up and stepped on a rock and landed hard in the water. The sprain in my ankle was so severe that I could feel the ache piercing. I rested for a while and contemplated. Then, I realized we still had to climb back up. Since we were at the bottom deep of the canyon, my husband and I were conscious that our cell phones would not get a signal. Great. Because we had been there a lot, we were familiar of a short cut to the road. So, after convincing my husband I could make it to the road by myself while he went for the car, and after all, I had a walking stick that some kind person had just 'happened' to leave for me, we started the climb. I could not have gotten out not for that stick that aided me. At that time, I never thought that I was in a really tight situation. In the end, I was on crutches for some weeks because of a serious ankle injury.
Therefore, the number one rule for hiking safety is to look before you step. Constantly be on guard of your vicinity. Include in your back pack a little first aid kit, some snacks, and a bottle of water. If not for my good pair of hiking boots, I believe I would have permanently injured my ankle. So, wear your sturdy hiking boots. Think it out many times before taking action. You could get yourself killed if you accidentally lose your footing as you step on a rock or a tree root or loose dirt and find yourself at the bottom of some hill.
You will be able to avoid snakes if you know where your foot is landing on. Bring someone along when going out for a hike, rest during intervals and slow down. Anyway, with the both of you taking breaks during intervals, it allows you to actually observe your environment and appreciate its beauty. Stay on the trail and don't venture off into the wild places unless you absolutely know what you are doing. Let someone know where you are going. Bring in your back pack only the essentials like food and water, and some outdoor handy device. Also include materials that can be of help in case of urgent situations -a flashlight and possibly a sweater for the cold. Verify first if the weather condition is suitable for hiking. If you think that rain will pour anytime soon, pack your light rain gear also.
Remember, to bring along a stick, it could really come on handy!
It has a steep, stone-hard trail adorned with small, soft plants and an assortment of living things along the edges. At the top of the trail is a large waterfall that pours all its water into the canyon. To get there, it will take you almost an hour. Sometimes when there is a dry season, we can hike all the way to the bottom, which is even steeper and harder to navigate. It happened a year before during spring, we went trekking into the canyon on that beautiful morning. There were so many things that I placed in our knapsacks, including a camera and our meal for lunch.
The first thing I saw when we were at the starting point of the trail was a stick inclining beside one of the enormous pine trees along the trail. The fine looking stick would be great for support, that was what I thought when I took it. It was only the urge feeling that I had to use the stick and it would be my first. We hiked around streams flowing pretty full since we had a lot of spring rain. We were lucky that the weather that day was doing well for us. We sort of landed almost near the highest point of the waterfall. My companion got across first at the shallowest portion of the tiny pool. Just as I was about to cross, I broke the number one cardinal rule of hiking - watching where you are going. I had looked up and stepped on a rock and landed hard in the water. The sprain in my ankle was so severe that I could feel the ache piercing. I rested for a while and contemplated. Then, I realized we still had to climb back up. Since we were at the bottom deep of the canyon, my husband and I were conscious that our cell phones would not get a signal. Great. Because we had been there a lot, we were familiar of a short cut to the road. So, after convincing my husband I could make it to the road by myself while he went for the car, and after all, I had a walking stick that some kind person had just 'happened' to leave for me, we started the climb. I could not have gotten out not for that stick that aided me. At that time, I never thought that I was in a really tight situation. In the end, I was on crutches for some weeks because of a serious ankle injury.
Therefore, the number one rule for hiking safety is to look before you step. Constantly be on guard of your vicinity. Include in your back pack a little first aid kit, some snacks, and a bottle of water. If not for my good pair of hiking boots, I believe I would have permanently injured my ankle. So, wear your sturdy hiking boots. Think it out many times before taking action. You could get yourself killed if you accidentally lose your footing as you step on a rock or a tree root or loose dirt and find yourself at the bottom of some hill.
You will be able to avoid snakes if you know where your foot is landing on. Bring someone along when going out for a hike, rest during intervals and slow down. Anyway, with the both of you taking breaks during intervals, it allows you to actually observe your environment and appreciate its beauty. Stay on the trail and don't venture off into the wild places unless you absolutely know what you are doing. Let someone know where you are going. Bring in your back pack only the essentials like food and water, and some outdoor handy device. Also include materials that can be of help in case of urgent situations -a flashlight and possibly a sweater for the cold. Verify first if the weather condition is suitable for hiking. If you think that rain will pour anytime soon, pack your light rain gear also.
Remember, to bring along a stick, it could really come on handy!
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