Last weekend was the first weekend in June, which means, time for the Volksmarch on Crazy Horse Monument. That was second reason for our trip to the Black Hills. The first reason was some R & R time.
We left the 5th wheel at the camping resort on Friday and settled in a camping cabin at Custer State Park to be close to the friends who were also participating in the Crazy Horse Volksmarch. This was the 23rd year for the 10K walk on the monument. The one couple, Joyce & Steve, have participated in every one. Other friend Diane has walked for the last 12 years, I believe. Quite awesome!
It was a beautiful day for the 6.2 mile hike through the pine trees and up the mountain.
walking the road to the start of the walk
they arrived at 9:30
look at all the people at the top
on the arm
the first walkers can start at 8:00 am
and off they go
walkers of all sizes and ages
some are lucky enough to 'hitch' a ride
hubby's artistic photo
well done, dear
nice framing, interest, proportion
the group felt there was noticeable progress
on the monument carving since last June
in case you don't follow the thousands making the
walk with you, there are signs showing the trail
chosen for walk
almost at the top
coming up from the 'back side' of the monument
a view from the top
looking at the road into the monument
and the parking lots for the many visitors
this year's walkers
over 11,000 folks make the trek last weekend
over 11,000 folks make the trek last weekend
wild irises along the way down
Well done!!
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