Freedom Trail - 5 Heels

When I checked my mail this afternoon, the anniversary of 9/11 edition of TIME magazine had arrived. I can't believe it's been 10 years. I remember clearly standing at my parents house in Jersey watching the television, and later seeing smoke rise from the banks of Metuchen. So many were effected then, and I keep crossing paths with so many who are still suffering the repercussions of that day. Therefore, I thought it fitting that today's hike be on the Freedom Trail along City Creek in downtown Salt Lake.

....okay, so maybe I really was looking for the head of the City Creek Trail, but turned down the wrong road....

But I think it was fortuitous that what I found was the Freedom Trail and that it was the beginning of the trail that I intended to hike. The Freedom Trail head is in the North of Memory Park. The trail was created with the intention of giving space and time to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have secured and protected, and gave all for our freedom.

Memory Park is just north of the Church Office Building. Street Parking is limited and that's your only parking option. The Trail has a leash free segment for those who love to bring Fido along, and also as a warning for those who don't appreciate Fido. There are a lot of dogs on this trail.

The doggie zone, as we'll call it, is a very easy walk-in-the-park, if you will. Once the doggie zone ends, things get a little more interesting. The path is obviously worn, but the overgrowth and brush along this later portion suggests that it is not a popular as its preceding yardage. The path is VERY narrow at some points, and drops off down to the gurgling water below. Yes, I was wearing my 4 1/2" red patent peeptoe platform mary janes, and I could do it! I do have to say that I was doing some fancy steppin' on those sections and wasn't sure if I could get down where I had gone up. It would be wise to wear something a little more sensible. The overall trip took me just over an hour.

The path rises and falls, dips and dives, and then suddenly seemed to end. Okay, so it didn't end, I just acknowledged defeat and decided that the sheer cliffside I needed to climb down was better done in tennis shoes. The good news is, where I ended, is where the hike I wanted to be on begins! So more on that tomorrow.

Apparel: Dark Blue Skinny Jeans with White Top Stitching, Army green t-shirt, red Carmel hoodie.
Shoes: 4.5" cherry red peeptoe platform mary janes

Directions: Take North State Street one block and turn right on 2nd Street. Take a quick left onto E 120 Street. Follow to the gates to Memory Park, cross your fingers to find parking. The trail head is at the North end of the park where the trees get dense.

The Freedom Trail is a lovely monument to those who have fought for our freedoms. Remember all those who've sacrificed so much for what we enjoy this weekend as we remember on this Patriot's Day on Sunday.

Also ... shout out to State Fair which opened today --- check out the photography section if you get a chance ... any shots you see that don't really belong in UT, likely belong to me!