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| Hiking | 21.39 Miles |
3,509 AEG |
| | Hiking | 21.39 Miles | 9 Hrs | | 2.54 mph |
| 3,509 ft AEG | 34 Mns Break | 14 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | A start just after 7am, Sunny skies, temps in the upper 60's, humidity was thick.
Sevenmile Gulch Trail #9854 is multi use. When we arrived, there were a dozen motorcycles in the process of getting ready. This was the last that we'd see them, or any, all day. This trail climbs 1000 feet in a bit over 2 miles, with 2 steeper sections.
Ranch Trail #62 is a favorite of mine up here. Nice trail conditions and views.
We were on Goldwater Lake Trail #396, just long enough to checkout the lake. There were just a few kayaks on the lake.
The Watershed Trail #299 is the 2nd substantial climb on this loop. Once into the pines, it roller coasters a ridgeline until reaching Spruce Mountain Rd. The skies were rumbling just to the east. Once on on the road, the skys opened up for the next 2-1/2 hours.
We hit the Smith Ravine Trail #297 and the rain and lightning was still going strong. It was good to start loosing some elevation, but the trail was a raging creek.
On the homestretch with the Homestead Trail #305. Finally after 12 miles without a break, the rain let up enough for a quick lunch. All the normally dry washes were running strong.
We debated which side of the lake to go around on the Lynx Lake Loop #311. We made the correct choice, the spillway was running, making our access from the east side, not possible.
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
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Lynx Lake |
76-100% full |
76-100% full |
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Smith Ravine Spring |
Quart per minute |
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| | | The ravine was running strong from the current rainstorm. | | _____________________
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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