hiking coyote wall: sunflowers, wind, and sore knees
Last weekend, we decided to check out Coyote Wall in Washington after hearing about the wild sunflowers blooming everywhere. The drive took us almost two hours, and honestly, I started wondering if it was worth it. When we finally got there, the view was incredible—rolling hills covered in bright yellow sunflowers, and the Columbia River sparkling below. But the wind was so strong, I thought my hat would fly off at any second!
We started hiking, and the trail looked easy at first, but halfway up, my knees started complaining. I kept thinking, why do these beautiful places always come with steep climbs? And there were mountain bikers zooming past us, making me nervous every time. I love being outdoors, but sometimes I wish these trails were a little more friendly for folks like us who aren’t as young as we used to be.
Has anyone else found a good spot to see wildflowers that doesn’t require such a tough hike? Or maybe you’ve got tips for making these uphill trails easier on the knees? I want to enjoy the scenery without feeling like I need a week to recover afterward!
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