Hike #9--Menan Butte (aka R Mountain)
We have been out of school for about a week and today we finally got a few more hikes done. We went early to hike the Menan Butte or R Mountain as most of the locals call it. The hike starts out pretty steep as you hike uphill for 3/4 of a mile. Once you get to the top, you can walk around the caldera or even cut through the caldera. If you go around the edge, the total mileage is 3.5 miles. It was a great morning hike and gave us great views of the valley.
We have been out of school for about a week and today we finally got a few more hikes done. We went early to hike the Menan Butte or R Mountain as most of the locals call it. The hike starts out pretty steep as you hike uphill for 3/4 of a mile. Once you get to the top, you can walk around the caldera or even cut through the caldera. If you go around the edge, the total mileage is 3.5 miles. It was a great morning hike and gave us great views of the valley.
Hike #10--Idaho Falls Greenbelt The Greenbelt in Idaho Falls is a nice place to hike in the city. The main loop is 2.5 miles and you can see the great waterfalls as you hike along the Snake River. If you like ducks and geese, you can see a lot of them too. There is a lot of great artwork to see too. Many of the benches are works of art and there is also a military memorial there too. It is a popular place for bikers, runners, and other walkers. If you want a longer hike, you can extend your walk past the bridges on both ends. |