When she arrived, the ranger warned her that the trail behind the cabin was dangerous.
She spent the whole trip heeding his advice. But the trail sat like a stone in her mind. On the last day of her trip, she packed a bag with water, snacks and other supplies. She set out.
The trail was steep, and long, and there weren’t any rest stops, but the hills were beautiful, and the trees eventually gave way to a hilltop clearing with a stunning view. She watched the afternoon sun sink over the valley and knew she’d made the right call.

“Grand Canyon National Park Clear Creek Trail 2911a” by Grand Canyon NPS is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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