Great Little Hike in Stowe, Vermont

Looking to experience a breathtaking sunrise while simultaneously challenging your calf muscles? Look no further than the Stowe Sunrise Rock Trail in Vermont! Strap on your hiking boots and prepare for a delightful adventure filled with jaw-dropping views and the ever-present threat of tripping over your own untied shoelaces. This trail promises to wake you up faster than three cups of coffee and a splash of cold water to the face. You'll find yourself questioning your life choices at the crack of dawn, but fear not! The stunning panorama of nature's beauty will distract you from the fact that you voluntarily woke up at an ungodly hour just to ascend a glorified pile of rocks.

As you embark on this epic journey, be sure to bring along your trusty GPS, because there's nothing more exhilarating than getting lost in the wilderness while desperately trying to find a signal for that screenshot you took of the trail map. Don't forget your hiking buddy, who will serve as your personal cheerleader, reminding you that you're doing great even as you stumble over every pebble in your path. Today this was my youngest daughter, who was tucked away in her hiking backpack. And if you're lucky, you might encounter some local wildlife, like a chipmunk or a squirrel, plotting your demise as they watch you struggle up the trail. Who needs a personal trainer when you can have a forest critter provide moral support?

Once you reach the summit, prepare to have your breath stolen away (quite literally, due to the steep incline). The sun will rise majestically over the mountains, casting a glorious golden glow on your sweaty, disheveled self. It's the perfect opportunity to snap an Instagram-worthy photo to make your friends jealous of your adventurous spirit. So, dust off that self-timer and strike a pose while trying to conceal the fact that you haven't washed your hair in days. Hiking the Stowe Sunrise Rock Trail: where you can experience nature's wonders, challenge your physical limits, and question your life choices, all before breakfast. Bon voyage, brave hiker!

My hiking buddy and me

These cute paintings were posted all along the trail.

Our quaint little town of Stowe, Vermont

View from Sunset Rock

I love all the old rock walls that you see everywhere in Vermont.

Looks like someone else thought this would make a nice picnic area too.