A Peek at Anti-Aircraft Peak

Does this count as a hike? What is a hike by definition? Does there have to be a lot of up? I am confused by this. Please give me your input.

Today I explored a new area with companions Eva and Dewey. I have heard a lot about the trails on Cougar Mountain, but had never done any hiking there myself. My guide books listed several variations of hikes (with "variation" being the key word here) since at this point I would say it's all the same to me. Round and round we went, using the trail map, discovering that point A and point B are never really very far apart, and if you want to get a workout, you better plan on going to point Z. Okay, so what my REAL point is, if you are going to hike Cougar Mountain, take a trail map, wander around as long and far as you want in any direction that strikes your fancy, THEN get out your map and figure out how to get back to your starting point. It will make your adventure all the better, and trust me, you won't get lost unless you are my sister, Teresa.

Upon our wanderings we came across a mountaintop clearing and I discovered that I had indeed been to Anti-Aircraft Peak before with Mr. Fox, many many years ago, but by car. Better to make the trip by foot, although I do remember an exciting ride on a twisty road in the MR2 at high speeds...

Basics: Cougar Mtn, starting at Sky Country Trailhead, hiked to AA Peak, approx 2 hours.