hiking chrome hill: is the dragon’s back worth the hype?

Last weekend, we finally made it out to Chrome Hill, which everyone calls the Dragon’s Back. The drive was longer than I expected—almost two hours through winding country roads, and by the time we got there, my knees were already feeling stiff. The hill itself looked impressive, but I have to admit, the climb was steeper than I thought. Halfway up, I started wondering if my knees would forgive me for this little adventure. The views at the top were beautiful, with rolling green hills and sheep everywhere, but I couldn’t help but notice how crowded it was. We even had to wait our turn to take a photo at the best spot! I was hoping for a peaceful walk, but it felt more like a tourist hotspot than a hidden gem. Has anyone else found the climb a bit much on the joints? And is it always this busy, or did we just pick the wrong day? I’m starting to think some of these so-called “must-see” places are more about the Instagram photos than the actual experience. I’d love to hear if anyone’s found a quieter, less crowded hike with views just as good. Sometimes I wonder if these famous spots are really worth the trouble, or if I’m just getting too old for the hype. #hikingadventures #chromehill #dragonsback #Travel