The hike to the top of Moro Rock is one of the most popular hikes in the Sequoia National Park.
The view and the memories are reason enough for the temporary discomfort.
The dome-shaped granite monolith has a staircase all the way to the top, and I was wearing slip-flops and I had my son Daniel on my back.
I wanted to stop a few times to catch my breath, but Daniel wanted me to continue without a break. Both my boys dislike stillness.
The top of the rock was crowded so I didn't get to walk to the edge, but being on the top was good enough for me.
I'm , and it took me 22 minutes to hike the trail, and I will be in much better shape the next time I climb Moro Rock.