Day 6: EPC & El Arbolon

This day doubled as the last full day of our trip and New Years Eve! Dad and I began the day with a 5 mile roundtrip hike to El Arbolon, a tree that is thought to be at least 600 years old. Once we got through the canyon that makes up EPC, we were surprised to find such a verdant landscape. As we walked, we realized all this greenery was due to a mountain spring that provides water for the town. Things began to get more lush and shady as we drew closer to El Arbolon and crossed over a small creek. The tree itself has an enormous trunk and branches so thick they seem to defy gravity.

We headed back and eventually met up with the climbing crew. Nate had picked out a section called Wonderwall that had tons of routes for both kids & their grownups. It was fun getting to watch everyone take on new challenges.

We followed that up with tacos at Taco Locos and hung around until the rest of the crew left for their new accomodations. We went back to our house and enjoyed a few margaritas. We finished the evening with another delicious dinner at Leo's. Since it was NYE, they were prepping for a big party to ring in the new year. We enjoyed our dinner and left the partying to everyone else.

Our last day was pretty perfect. Grateful to get to explore these new environments and do it with friends and family.Baca lagi