This was my first Daddy-Daughter hike, as Shaina said she wanted to go hiking with me, while her Mommy stayed home.
We went out for about an hour and a half. We parked at 33.5428, -112.0153, and started out on the 304 trail. When we reached the bench at 33.5464, -112.01214, we detoured from the trail and began climbing a hill to the North-Northwest.
Shaina climbing
As beautiful as the scenery was from the trail, the view was even better as we gained a little elevation:
Shaina enjoying the view
We soon reached the top of the hill, where Shaina found a good resting spot. At the bottom of the hill, to the left of the photo, you can see that several trails meet at a bench. There are also tiny figures there, which are people.
Shaina resting at the top
This is a view toward the south, showing the parking lot where we left our car, and in the distance, downtown Phoenix:
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
Descending the hill, Shaina showed her appreciation for her achievement. We rain into a large group of hikers, several of whom congratulated her for being an accomplished hiker despite her young age.
Shaina celebrating her first Daddy-Daughter hike
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