hiking owl’s head trail with my grandson: worth the hype?
Last weekend, I took my grandson to Owl’s Head Trail in Keene Valley, New York. We’d heard it was a great spot for families, and I thought, why not start him young with some real hiking? The drive was beautiful—those Adirondack mountains always make me feel nostalgic for my own childhood road trips. But let me tell you, finding the trailhead was a whole adventure on its own. We circled around for nearly half an hour, and the signs were tiny! By the time we finally parked, we were already a bit grumpy and hungry.
The trail itself was supposed to be easy, but I’m not sure who decides these ratings. There were roots everywhere, and my knees were definitely feeling it. My grandson loved scrambling over the rocks, but I kept worrying he’d trip. I remember when I could do this kind of thing without thinking twice, but now I’m just hoping I don’t twist an ankle.
We did make it to the top, and the view was stunning—trees in every shade of green, and the air was so fresh. Still, I couldn’t help but wonder: is it really worth all the hassle? I see so many people online raving about this trail, but is it just me, or do these “family-friendly” hikes always end up being more work than fun?
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