Petes Creek - Colonel Bob Peak

We had attempted to hike Colonel Bob last year, but there was still too much snow and we didn't make it very far. Saturday turned out to be a perfect day for this hike. Not one for people looking for a relaxing walk in the woods, that's for sure. It took us 4 hours to hike the 3.5 miles up to the summit. Description says 4 miles, but GPS stated 3.5 miles. It does feel much longer though and is a very steep hike with lots of loose rocks and plenty of places to slip and fall.
You get a glimpse of what views lie ahead while you hike up the steep trail. Beautiful meadows with lots of wildflowers and not too many people on this trail. The flies are there in abundance and I'd recommend bringing bug spray.
Once you reach the summit, you forget about all the pain and sweat during your hike. The views are unbelievable and rewarding. We could see clear to the Pacific and to Mt. Rainier on the other side. The hike down is another challenge for those with knee problems as it is very treachurous in certain spots and you have to take it slow.
Overall a great challenge to conquer and I'm glad I can say that we did it!