It’s better to get an early start hiking in the morning rather than in the afternoon. The main reason is that the weather is cooler, and the air isn’t so humid. In the morning, the trail isn’t as busy either.
When I went hiking yesterday, people hiked in groups of 2, 3 or more. I would see them on the trail every few minutes, and when I reached the overlook, a few people sat on the rocks, peering over the cliff at the river, forest, and town. I sat and rested for a few minutes, sipping on my water bottle, taking a much needed break. I was exhausted, and my legs were sore from the continuous upward trek.
The morning breeze swept by, cooling the rocks, rustling the leaves and the dirt. It felt relaxing, better than A/C, better than a fan running at top speed on a hot summer day. The reward of reaching my destination, coupled with the cool morning weather, made it feel like a much deserved victory.
Later that day, as I was driving back home, the temperature skyrocketed. It felt like 90 to a 100 degrees Fahrenheit by the time I got home. The humidity was dreadful as well. I knew it would’ve been ten times more taxing to hike up the trail if I had waited in the afternoon, instead of starting in the morning.
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