Took the family on a 5 mile hike last Saturday at a state park nearby. Packed snacks, water, the whole thing. Youngest made it about 2 miles before complaining his legs hurt. Had to carry him the rest of the way while my oldest kept running ahead. By the end my back was toast but they all slept so good that night. Considering it a win even though I was dead tired.
That's awesome you got out there though. My 3 month old isn't hiking yet obviously, but I'm already thinking about how to make outdoor stuff work when she's older. Props for trying.
How old are your kids? I'm trying to figure out when mine will actually enjoy hiking instead of just complaining about their legs hurting
The fact that you packed everything shows you're already ahead of the game. Most people forget the water bottle and then it's a disaster
5 miles with three kids is legitimately impressive. We tried a 3 mile hike last month and by mile 2 my oldest was asking to be carried. The snack strategy is everything though
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Five miles with three kids is ambitious, man. I learned pretty quick with the twins that we do shorter loops now and call it a win. Maybe next time start with 2-3 miles and see how everyone handles it?