Together with the Meetup group I headed out to Kings Canyon National Park bright and early at 6:30 AM. Another hiker volunteered to carpool, so the two of us headed to Buena Vista peak where we would meet with the rest of the group. A total of 12 people would hike about 1 mile to Buena Vista peek, enjoy the nature and take a bunch pictures, that was the plan. The hike up was not easy because of how steep it was, but the view on top with certain enjoyable.
We then headed to Buck Rock, which is a large rock with a small cabin on top and old wooden stairs leading up there. Knowing my fear of heights, I realized that I would not be able to go all the way up to the top, but I at least wanted to try to do something. So I walked up one flight of stairs to the first platform.
I have to admit that I did feel kind of dizzy in the beginning and decided not to go any further up. Maybe next time, I thought. The view from my little platform was not as good as from the top, but it certainly was better than nothing. I took a bunch of pictures and enjoy the fresh air, something you learn to appreciate living in Fresno.
After about 30 minutes on the platform I headed down together with the rest of the group. We were planning to have lunch and go to visit Moro Rock.
After lunch, however, Moro Rock was pretty packed, possibly because it was a free weekend at national parks. Me and my friend hiker decided to skip that hike and head home since it was another two hours before we would get back to Fresno. I certainly did not regret that because I was so tired after two hikes already.
This was such an enjoyable day! Physically active in nature - Who can beat that?
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