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| Hiking | 17.00 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 17.00 Miles | 8 Hrs 30 Mns | | 2.43 mph |
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| no partners | | Hoping that the Supes got all the rain that we didn't get in our area we headed out early primed to hit the trails at 8:00 but we lost a 1/2 to a wreck that closed down the 101's off ramp to the 60. That and the fact that we probably should have left an hour earlier left us not finishing what was supposed to be the out and back version of this hike. We did make it the top of the highest ridge on the east side of the Hidden Valley and had great view overlooking it and the surrounding area. From here we surprised 2 whitetail on the bench just 20' below. They must of thought they were running from a rifle because we watched them run down our slope, 1/2 way up the next hill crossing over to the next mountain and around that. I would guess at least a mile before they were completely out of sight. Never could get them in the viewfinder long enough to get in them in focus so I gave up.
We also sighted a new bird, mostly yellow with black here and there, probably the size of cardinal. Had a strange arch in the way it flew. Kind of three thrusts of the wing into a 20'ft long arch, repeating this as it flew around. We also witnessed two small birds and a chipmunk having a disagreement over what was must be a prime piece of real estate, the birds one so I managed to get a picture of them sunning on their hard won rock.
Met up with a family as we headed back, just as we were about to ascend out of Barks Canyon. The dad wanted to know how far it was to Weaver's Needle. This concerned me because of the time which was 4:00 pm, the mother was hand carrying at most 2 month old baby, and they didn't necessarily look prepared to hike out at night. I told them it was my best guess that it was at least 3 miles, but that I had never hiked the Terrapin. I used my best "Don't do it" voice. The dad seemed determined though, so I was happy to see them coming down Heart-attack from the parking lot.
The Supes by the way looked pretty dry, by the way. I am not sure who got the rain that was predicted. |
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