Pregnant and backpacking-trip suggestions?

[Jessica_Biscuit]

I was hoping someone might have some suggestions on short, relatively easy backpacking trips that a pregnant woman in her first or second trimester might reasonably complete.

My husband grew up backpacking but I haven't done much. To give you an idea of my endurance level before the pregnancy, my first and only backpacking trip was to a meadow just beyond the "Y". Short but relatively steep. I was only carrying probably 25 pounds as it was just an over-nighter and I did just fine.

We'd really like to get some use out of our backpacking gear before the baby comes since we decided we'll be car campers for at least a couple of years until the little one is ready to backpack with us.

We're in Provo so somewhere not too far from here would be great. Uintas, Arches area, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!

[Sombeech]

How many miles do you think you could handle? And probably just a 1 night stay?

[Jessica_Biscuit]

Yes, probably just a one night stay. The last hike I did was probably only about 2 miles. I want to say I could handle at least 5-8 miles depending on the terrain.

I won't begin the third trimester until September so this summer is probably the time I'll have the most energy, from what I hear.

[Scott P]

Some of the Uinta Trails aren't too strenuous.

Maybe consider on of the following:

Wall/Clyde Lakes
Notch/Bench Lakes
Wilder Lake

[Sombeech]

I loved the Wall/Clyde Lakes loop. Very nice, lotsa lakes to pass.

http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthre...ke-Loop-Uintas