We recognized our limits and elected NOT to climb one of the 8+ mile hikes up to any of several peaks higher than 10000 ft. Instead, we took a 5.8-mile out-and-back hike through a different part of the park to check out 3 waterfalls. Although I was disappointed not to have trekked to a high peak, I must admit that we would need better preparation and training for something like that. I wonder how many visitors come to RMNP thinking they will ascend to the peaks and meet reality halfway up?
This is a beautiful place, and I hope we can return someday to see more of it.
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