Barton Creek Greenbelt (Hill Of Life)

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User: Blaze - 6/27/2014

Location: Barton Creek Greenbelt

Rating: 1point5stars
Difficulty: 1point5stars  Solitude: halfstar
Miles Hiked: 1.00 Mile  Elapsed Time: 24 minutes

Comments:

After competing the lower section of Barton Creek, my friend and I decided to tackle the Hill Of Life before returning to Houston.  We had heard it was challenging and we were hungry for elevation training.

Frankly, I did not think the Hill Of Life (or Hill Of Death, depending on your perspective) was that difficult.  I walked up as far as I could.  I broke a sweat, but was not that winded.  It was also over sooner than I expected.  I guess my impression was it was somewhat overrated...



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