Annual 9-11 hike to Flag rock, Farmington Utah

[Matty Ross]

Every year a few of us commemorate the tragedies of September Eleventh by hiking in the mountains above Farmington Utah. Nine years ago a retired veteran placed an American flag on a rock outcropping 1350 feet above the valley floor. 1350 feet is approximately the height of the World trade centers. In the years that followed the trail was improved including a north and south route of approximately two miles each way. Being the tenth anniversary our event was well attended by around eighty hikers. Among them for his fifth year was my friend Damien Darcy. Damien was an EMT in New York city and helped evacuate survivors. He escaped the collapse of Tower two by about ten minutes but lost over 50 of his closest friends. This year we enjoyed perfect weather with temps in the 60’s and 70’s and exceptional visibility out over the Great Salt Lake.







This is Damien Darcy An American Hero

Of course me in My Venture Scout uniform, my BSA issue felt fedora, And my Favorite kilt, Sport Kilt Ultimate MacLaren Modern.

No adventure is complete with out pictures of the ladies. Jan and Jean, two of the sweetest ladies anywhere and two incredible hikers.

[cessna152towser]

Excellent pics, looks like lovely hiking country.

[chrisupyonder]

Superb pictures Matty. Thanks for sharing.

Chris.

[Burly Brute]

Awesome! Great pics!

[Chas]

Really stunning vistas. How long do you spend at the top before coming down?

Regards

Chas

[Matty Ross]

How long do you spend at the top before coming down?

With friends, many of which I had not seen since this hike last year, It was difficult to leave. I think I was up there for almost two hours. It’s a beautiful place to visit and hear what every one is been doing over the past year. There were also new friends to make and take turns having pictures taken by the flag

[Chas]

Thanks Matty. The place does have a rather magic look about it, I can see how you wouldn't want to leave.

Regards

Chas

[Santa Wally]

What an awesome view from up there, thanks for posting yhe pics.