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| Hiking | 19.89 Miles |
1,901 AEG |
| | Hiking | 19.89 Miles | 7 Hrs 22 Mns | | 2.86 mph |
| 1,901 ft AEG | 25 Mns Break | 14 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | I had Deb's car today, so my ability to reach TH's was limited. On the way to where I started on FR6305, a mama bear and 2 cubs darted across SR87, 50 feet in front of me.
This hike was primarily on a combination of FRs and decommissioned FRs, with a sprinkling of off-trail sections. The plan was to reach West Clear Creek and explore potential drop-in points for the future.
Since my last visit to the Pivot Rock area, a controlled burn had been conducted. It should look much improved by next year. After a short excursion in Hicks and Duncan Canyon, I scrambled up to FR142F. From there, it was a 3.5-mile road walk to reach WCC. I descended about 50 feet on a use trail to enjoy some scenic views into WCC. Based on the well-used game trail, this MAY be a possible drop-in point. I followed the remaining road down, then back up the side canyon to its end and headed north-ish to check the views from the next ridge line. However, this one was not as impressive.
Now, onto the return trip. I explored the arm of Pivot Rock Canyon that leads past Huffer Springs (I wonder how it got that name). There's some easily bypassed deadfall, but there's a nice use trail all the way to the running springs.
The fauna for the day included a Mama Bear and 2 cubs on the drive in, two turkeys in Pivot Rock Canyon, and a coyote.
During the hike, I encountered 1 jeep and 2 ORVs traveling on decommissioned FRs, as well as 2 motorcycles on a non-motorized trail blazing past a warning sign for a $5000 fine. Get off my lawn!
Overall, it was a pleasant and easy stroll with great weather. |
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