If you live in or near McCall, there is a good chance you're here because you love recreating and being outdoors. Being pregnant can put a damper on some of your activities but as long as you have your care provider's ok, there should be no reason why you can't continue to do some moderate hikes if that's something you enjoy.
That being said, it can be reassuring to know you have communication with the outside world if you are in the woods and either don't have a hiking buddy and/or are later on in your pregnancy. So, we've put together a list of some great hikes in McCall to get you outdoors but keep you in cell range for your peace of mind. (Please note that while these hikes tend to have decent coverage every phone and phone provider is different in where they pick up good signals) 1. Ponderosa Park - there are several great hiking trails in Ponderosa. They are all pretty easy hikes with great scenary and lots of options to make it as short or long of an exursion as you want. 2. Crestline Trail/Blackwell Lake - Just off of East Side Drive, Crestline trail has a bit of a climb right off the bat but then you stay at a fairly constant elevation for the rest of the hike until it's time to head back down. There's a great loop that can be done going up to Blackwell and back down Crestline but it is about 10 miles so be sure you're up for some walking. 3. Bear Basin - just west of McCall, Bear Basin is one of our favorite places to go play in the summer. Lots of trail options and super easy access to town. 4. Boulder Lake - It takes a little bit more driving to get out to Boulder but well worth it. This four mile round trip hike will reward you with some amazing views at the lake. It's not a particularly challenging trail but be prepared that you will be doing a fair bit of steady climbing most of the way up to the lake. It is also a VERY popular trail in McCall in the summer so if you go on a weekend be prepared to have lots of company! 5. Louie Lake - Louie Lake starts out at the same trail head as Boulder Lake (you can actually do a beautiful 7-ish mile loop from one lake to the other but you may not have reliable cell service for the middle portion of the hike), but you head off in a different direction. This hike is a little shorter than Boulder but with a little more elevation gain. 5. Goose Creek Falls - This 6 mile hike round trip hike is a nice mellow trail that ends at a beautiful waterfall. The trail leaves from the Last Chance Campground, about halfway between McCall and New Meadows. *These are not intended to be formal trail directions or descriptions. Please do your own research before you head out and make sure you are adequately prepared.
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