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| Hiking | 8.50 Miles |
2,500 AEG |
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| partners | | After years of this trail being on our wishlist, John and I finally made it out here. If the first mile is a proxy for how the rest of the trail looked pre-fire (as the many skeletons suggested), then we really lost a treasure. There are still beautiful pockets, which we enjoyed. John sacrificed his legs to the catclaw and followed his ruin-radar to a great find a couple miles in. After lunch we ventured into the heart of the burn in search of a little oasis, we we found in the form of a creek beach about 4 miles in. A steady breeze and promises of cold beers made for a pleasant return trip. Only regret was not doing this 10 years ago. Carpe diem.
A few reports: Pretty good flow in the creek; light wildflowers with more on the way; road in great shape (till next rain); didn’t see a soul on the trail. |
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Wildflowers Observation Light
A handful of poppies in bloom with tons of globe mallow getting ready. |
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire |
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