View from the parking lot as we set off on our hike to the top of the Quiraing at the northern edge of the Isle of Skye. If you look closely, you can see the narrow trail (and a few people!) as it winds its way up to the summit.

The narrow trail winds along the face of the Quiraing. We are game! Besides, the top doesn't look that far away -- maybe 30 minutes?

Actually, the top is deceptively high and the longer we hike, the steeper the drop-offs get at the edge of an increasingly narrower trail.