hiking to golden cathedral: was it worth the struggle?
Last weekend, we set out early to hike to the Golden Cathedral in Escalante, Utah. The drive itself was already a bit of an adventure—bumpy dirt roads, no cell service, and we almost missed the turnoff because the sign was so faded. We had heard so much about the stunning rock formations and the way the sunlight shines through the arches, so our expectations were pretty high.
The hike turned out to be a lot tougher than we expected. The trail was sandy and rocky, and we had to cross the river more than once. My knees were definitely feeling it, and I kept wondering if we were even on the right path. At one point, we ran into another couple who looked just as lost as we did, and we all laughed about how the trail markers seemed to disappear right when you needed them most.
When we finally reached the Golden Cathedral, it was beautiful, but I have to admit, I was so tired that I almost didn’t care. The sunlight coming through the holes in the ceiling was magical, but my feet were throbbing and I was already dreading the hike back. I couldn’t help but wonder if the experience really matched all the hype, or if I just fell for another Instagram trap. Has anyone else felt this way after a long hike to a famous spot? Did you think it was worth it, or did the struggle overshadow the beauty?
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