Table Mountain

Yesterday we hiked to the top of Table Mountain.

The trailhead is up Teton Creek, east of Driggs, Idaho.

It was a beautiful hike up with lots of wildflowers

and waterfalls. We were planning to take photos

on the way back down, but after we left the top,

a hail storm came in and we decided to come

down the face trail. The view from the top

is awesome and we had a great day.

 That is Table Mountain in the skyline,

between the Grand and Middle Tetons.

 This sign is at the bottom of the face trail.

We went up the north fork trail, so we didn't

see the sign until we were done. We agree

with the sign - this trail is not recommeded

for old folks - we'll leave it for you youngsters.

We had intended to come back down on the

north fork trail, but after the storm we were

concerned about the extra water in the creeks,

and when we saw the creek at the bottom,

I think we made the right choice.

 After the hike we drove up to Grand Targhee

and these photos are from the road.

Table mountain is in front of the Grand,

just above the patch of snow.

Score

Miles hiked: 10

6 up and 4 down, straight down.

Vertical gain: 4,100 feet

Table Mountain elevation:  11,106

Climate: Going up - sunny, hot and dry.

On the way down - hail, lightning, thunder, rain, flash floods.