Murray Peak

Took a challenging hike this morning to Murray Peak.  Several years ago I hiked this mountain with a friend, and instead of going on a nine mile loop we got lost in the bottom of the canyon, crossed paths with a rattlesnake, ran out of water, and got chased off private property.  Several weeks ago I stumbled upon a different trail head to the peak, and this morning I set out for an adventure.  I hiked 8.57 miles in 3 hours and 11 minutes, burning 1259 calories while climbing over 3000 feet.  The temperature was perfect, weather conditions exceptional.  I'm dusty, and my feet are a little achy, but overall happy to have squeezed the last few hours out of this holiday before diving back into work and the unknown.