Siphon Draw: The Hike That Humbled Me

There’s a point on Siphon Draw where the trail stops pretending to be a trail. It’s just rock, heat, and your own stubbornness. I thought I was prepared—water, snacks, the right shoes. But nobody tells you how loud your thoughts get when you’re scrambling alone, knees shaking, every step a negotiation. I kept thinking, this is supposed to be fun. But all I felt was exposed. Not just to the sun, but to the fact that I’m not as strong as I tell people. The view at the top? Sure, it’s good. But what I remember is the silence on the way down, realizing I hike to prove something, and I’m not sure what anymore. #Travel #SoloHikingTruth #NotJustViews