Mount Falcon - Parmalee

MT. FALCON - PARMALEE TRAIL

This little newly-turned 4yo has gotta start hiking on her own 😆 As much as it pains me to look back at sweet pictures of her riding in the backpack carrier. I just can’t anymore, she’s too heavy. And that’s ok…so let’s start embracing what hiking will look like for our family, for a little while!

Mt. Falcon is a great spot to find some short trails with great scenery. I let my tot lead the way, which led us down Parmalee. It’s a downhill trail and I reminded her several times that I would not be carrying her back. I was having daytime nightmares about having to throw her over my shoulder back uphill 😅

But you know what? She didn’t ask for me to pick her up. We turned around less than halfway down (“to go back and have a snack”) and she did great! She told me her legs were tired, but didn’t whine, cry or complain.

You know what I did hear?

“This is a beautiful view, mommy.”

“I want to go faster.”

“This is my favorite hike.”

❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡

Setting no expectations, not hoping for a vigorous workout, and just moving at a kids pace really paid off. She loved the hike, love nature, and enjoyed time with her mom 🧡

If you’re checking out Mt. Falcon, this is a great spot to “get started” if you’re new to hiking but still want those Colorado views. And if you’re not new to hiking, it’s still a great stroll not too far from Castle Rock.

Check out my original post on Instagram here!