点评:As a fairly fit couple who walk lots and run in our 50's along with our teen daughter we decided to do the Cascade Falls hike. We got up early to beat the crowds and heat and boy am I glad we did. By the time we were walking back down the path was very busy.
I would say however this hike is more a moderate not easy one. As well as the elevation there is rocks and boulders to climb up and down. We took it steady as we have neither hills nor boulders where we live! I am thankful I took my hiking pole as boy was it used to help me climb over the rocks and be more steady on the rocky path. I was amazed by some people practically running up the trail, and kudos to the mum with a baby on her back, put us to shame!
Due to being end of July there was not much "waterfall" to see, but honestly the views made it absolutely worth while.
I did have a near miss on the way back down when passing some people on the rocky trail I had to walk over the smooth boulder which had a layer of dust, whilst thanking them I slipped right onto my bottom and was oh so close to the edge, happened in a blink of an eye. Despite having new trainers I decided the grip was not good enough so purchased new hiking shoes before arriving in our next stop (Yosemite)!
Top Tips
1) Take plenty of water
2) Use the bathroom before arriving in the carpark as the one there is disgusting
3) Ensure your trainers have good grip on them, is 100% essential
4) Take hiking poles to help you over the terrain
5) Go early and beat the crowds
It is a lovely walk so enjoy and take it all in
翻译:我们是一对 50 多岁的身体健康的夫妇,经常步行和跑步,我们和十几岁的女儿一起决定去卡斯卡德瀑布徒步旅行。我们早早起床,避开人群和炎热的天气,我很高兴我们这么做了。当我们走回山上时,路上已经非常拥挤了。
不过,我想说的是,这次徒步旅行难度适中,不容易。除了海拔,还有岩石和巨石需要爬上爬下。我们走得很稳,因为我们住的地方既没有山丘也没有巨石!我很庆幸我带了登山杖,因为它帮助我爬过岩石,在岩石路上走得更稳。有些人几乎是跑着走上小路的,这让我很惊讶,背着孩子的妈妈更值得称赞,让我们汗颜!
由于是七月底,所以没有太多的“瀑布”可看,但说实话,景色绝对值得一看。
下山的路上,我差点摔倒,当时我经过岩石路上的一些人,不得不走过一块光滑的巨石,巨石上积满了灰尘,当我向他们道谢时,我滑倒在地,离边缘太近了,转眼间就发生了。尽管我穿了新运动鞋,但我觉得抓地力不够好,所以在到达下一站(优胜美地)之前买了新的登山鞋!
重要提示
1) 带上足够的水
2) 到达停车场之前先去洗手间,因为那里的洗手间很恶心
3) 确保你的运动鞋抓地力好,这是 100% 必要的
4) 带上登山杖帮助你穿越地形
5) 早点去,避开人群
这是一次美妙的散步,所以尽情享受吧,尽情享受