Scaling Mount Tom

We've been doing family hikes recently, and are impressed with how well the kids do. We got a little more ambitious and went for a hike up Mt. Tom in Woodstock. We'd never done it before, and as usual were a little wary of how the kids would do, but they were fine. In fact, they did better than their dad, who was a little winded at points.

The hike was a bit challenging, and a fairly steep ascent the whole time. We'd stopped at the store earlier and got bread, olives, and cheese, and were ready to feast on the summit. We were not completely sure where the trailhead was, but R somehow remembered it being near a cemetery.

We found a trail, not even sure if it was Mt. Tom, and went for it. It was not was clearly marked as the Mt. Peg Trail, but still well maintained. It was late afternoon so the path was getting dark, but as we approached the top, it really lighted up, which was kind of nice way indicator.

The view was fantastic, and we sat down for our meal, which was great. After a hike and being out in the great outdoors enhances the flavor of any meal.

It was getting late, and as we headed down it was getting fairly dark. Being the fear-monger that I am, I was little pensive, and we even got confused a bit on the way down, but figured if we just kept heading downward, we'd be okay. Sure enough, we found our way no problem, with the kids leading the way. They really have come a long way in terms of what they can handle. It's inspiring.

We stopped in Woodstock for some dessert at pretty much the only place open after 7:00 on a Sunday and had a big chocolate cookie. The place also sold ground beef, but a bit expensive. Then again, it's local.

Until the next time (or next summit), thanks for reading, and thanks to Martyn E. Jones for the pic.