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Petrified Geysers by iheartmonster
This trail does have several spur trails with side adventures that you can take. The mileage for this trail includes the spur trails to Old Indian Cave, Hat Shop, Secret Passageway, and Panorama Point. These are definitely worth the trip and add to the uniqueness of this beautiful scenery. Old Indian Cave appears to be a real cave that was used by real Indians. There are markings on the outside similar to many of the others I have seen at petroglyph sites. Hat shop sports some very unique geography. Secret Passageway takes you on a side loop to see some very interesting rock features, including the White Buffalo and of course through its namesake passageway. Panorama Point is a steep climb, but only about one tenth of a mile up, but affords the some of the best views in the park. About 1 mile along the trail, you will see a junction for Big Bear Geyser Trail. This listing does not include mileage for this trail, however, you can only access Big Bear from Panorama. If you were to choose to add on this trail, you will be adding only 2 miles to your trek. Among the features you will see along the trail are Fred Flintstone Spire, Ballerina Spire, Petrified Lightning, and Hogan Temple. The hike itself is fairly easy, and the trail is relatively easy to find. There are some spots where you need to look for the footprints to find your way, but the trail is pretty obvious for the vast majority of the hike. In the summer, it can get very hot here, and in the winter, snow and mud may be present, making some of the trail more difficult. Check out the Triplogs. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community.
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