#21 Beacon Rock.

For my first official hike I decided to climb Beacon Rock. Depending on who you talk to, Beacon Rock is considered the second tallest freestanding monolith in the world. It's 848 feet tall and the trail takes you straight to the top....and by straight I mean 52 switchbacks climbing 650 feet. Luckily, the trail is extremely well maintained, so it was a pretty easy hike!

Trailhead.

Starting to get steeper.

Never-ending switchbacks going up the trail.

Two words. Sun burnt.

There were tons of chipmunks scrounging for food at the top of the trail.