Me and my husband adore hiking in this very breathtaking location. Even mentioning the name sets us in an exciting state of letting loose and not be bothered by all the anxieties in life. 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.
The pathways rather has a vertical drop, rocky and edged with mosses and all various living things. The big waterfall situated at the top that drops into the canyon is just an hour walk away. At times when it's not raining, we would navigate our way below which is often difficult to do because of the even sheerer drop. The weather was fine that one spring morning of last year, my husband and I thought of trekking down into the canyon. I packed a picnic lunch and loaded everything including a camera into our backpacks.
The oversized pine trees along the beginning of the trail had a stick tilting against one of them. That was what I detected when my husband and I arrived there. I picked up the stick sensing that it could be useful for me during the trek. It was my first time to assist myself with a walking stick and it just felt like using it at that time. We hiked around streams flowing pretty full since we had a lot of spring rain. The day was so magnificent. We nearly arrived at the bottom or should I say, the peak of the waterfall. My partner went first and had gone across at the lowest portion of the small pool. Always watch where you go, that is the primary cardinal rule when going out for a hike. Unfortunately at that time, I broke that rule when I was about to pass through the pool. I was staring at the sky when I stepped on a rock. Then, I fell hard in the water. I was aware that I had seriously injured myself, my sprained ankle was throbbing in pain. After resting a moment and trying to gather my thoughts, it suddenly dawned on me that we were at the bottom and had to climb back out. We recognized that our cell phones were useless because we were way below in the canyon, so there was no signal. Wonderful. We had to take the quickest way to the road so that my injury could be tended immediately so we knew which path to go since we had gotten accustomed to the place. We started mounting up the ravine as soon as I assured my partner that I could carry myself to the road as he had to bring the car over. Besides, I had someone to thank for, somehow that stick was left for me. It never really occurred to me that what I was in a very tough predicament but because of that walking stick, I was able to make it through. To conclude what happened that day, I got an ankle that was seriously sprained that led me to use crutches for quite a few weeks.
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. Make sure your footwear is suitable for the outdoor activity. Mine was strong enough to protect my ankle from getting the worst possible thing that would have happened. Think it out many times before taking action. A rock or a tree root, loose dirt, could cause a life threatening injury if you were to trip and tumble downhill.
Snakes are commonly found at hiking places so if you don't want to step on some, always watch where your feet goes. Bring a companion when going out for a hike, allow yourselves to relax once in a while and do not hurry yourselves. Anyway, with the both of you taking breaks during intervals, it allows you to actually observe your environment and appreciate its beauty. If you are new to the hiking trail, stay on course, do not be so bold venturing out in the wild. Always communicate with the person you are with whenever you are hiking so that you won't get lost. Pack only what is needed and some emergency items just in case such as a handy flashlight, and perhaps a sweater. Remember to check the weather first before going out on a hiking trip. In case of a chance of rain, include light rain gear.
Lastly, always have that handy walking stick!
The pathways rather has a vertical drop, rocky and edged with mosses and all various living things. The big waterfall situated at the top that drops into the canyon is just an hour walk away. At times when it's not raining, we would navigate our way below which is often difficult to do because of the even sheerer drop. The weather was fine that one spring morning of last year, my husband and I thought of trekking down into the canyon. I packed a picnic lunch and loaded everything including a camera into our backpacks.
The oversized pine trees along the beginning of the trail had a stick tilting against one of them. That was what I detected when my husband and I arrived there. I picked up the stick sensing that it could be useful for me during the trek. It was my first time to assist myself with a walking stick and it just felt like using it at that time. We hiked around streams flowing pretty full since we had a lot of spring rain. The day was so magnificent. We nearly arrived at the bottom or should I say, the peak of the waterfall. My partner went first and had gone across at the lowest portion of the small pool. Always watch where you go, that is the primary cardinal rule when going out for a hike. Unfortunately at that time, I broke that rule when I was about to pass through the pool. I was staring at the sky when I stepped on a rock. Then, I fell hard in the water. I was aware that I had seriously injured myself, my sprained ankle was throbbing in pain. After resting a moment and trying to gather my thoughts, it suddenly dawned on me that we were at the bottom and had to climb back out. We recognized that our cell phones were useless because we were way below in the canyon, so there was no signal. Wonderful. We had to take the quickest way to the road so that my injury could be tended immediately so we knew which path to go since we had gotten accustomed to the place. We started mounting up the ravine as soon as I assured my partner that I could carry myself to the road as he had to bring the car over. Besides, I had someone to thank for, somehow that stick was left for me. It never really occurred to me that what I was in a very tough predicament but because of that walking stick, I was able to make it through. To conclude what happened that day, I got an ankle that was seriously sprained that led me to use crutches for quite a few weeks.
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. Make sure your footwear is suitable for the outdoor activity. Mine was strong enough to protect my ankle from getting the worst possible thing that would have happened. Think it out many times before taking action. A rock or a tree root, loose dirt, could cause a life threatening injury if you were to trip and tumble downhill.
Snakes are commonly found at hiking places so if you don't want to step on some, always watch where your feet goes. Bring a companion when going out for a hike, allow yourselves to relax once in a while and do not hurry yourselves. Anyway, with the both of you taking breaks during intervals, it allows you to actually observe your environment and appreciate its beauty. If you are new to the hiking trail, stay on course, do not be so bold venturing out in the wild. Always communicate with the person you are with whenever you are hiking so that you won't get lost. Pack only what is needed and some emergency items just in case such as a handy flashlight, and perhaps a sweater. Remember to check the weather first before going out on a hiking trip. In case of a chance of rain, include light rain gear.
Lastly, always have that handy walking stick!
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