Mt. Doom...Looking for Frodo

The package we did at Adventure Park Lodge & Motel included two nights, two breakfasts, a packed lunch for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (Mt. Doom and Mordor) and dinner.  Because there was heavy rains on Sunday and more forecast for Monday, Lorraine was concerned that we would have rain for our 12+ mile alpine crossing of Tongariro, an active volcanic mountain area.  But we were fortunate and only a light misting at one point in the crossing.  We were on the way to find Frodo…we found Mt. Doom and Mordor!!

At Doom Trail Head - on at 9am done at 3:30

Mt. Doom - You can see Frodo way at the top left.

Kelly and Mt. Doom

Mordor

Steam from the active volcanic action!

We hiked up from the other side and down this side....you can see people way on top.

Red Crater and Mt. Doom behind

Back to the Motel for relaxation, dinner and early bed!