Hikes that exhaust you - good idea?

Every avid hiker occasionally does the hike that goes much longer than planned. Perhaps exploring interesting country? Perhaps a bit confused about where the vehicle was parked? Just had to visit that huge mountain top meadow? Gee, I wonder what is above that huge rock slide?

Today was one of those days. Spend six hours hiking in mostly very rough country. Much of the time the sun was really bearing down.

No problem? Fit as a fiddle? Wait until you are 60 (in 11 days).

It was a bit of a struggle. Legs still hurt three hours after getting back. Can't seem to remember leg pain after a hike. Spent time yesterday lifting many logs, that likely exacerbated the pain.

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Hikes that exhaust you - good idea?