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| Hiking | 9.53 Miles |
2,052 AEG |
| | Hiking | 9.53 Miles | 6 Hrs 47 Mns | | 1.63 mph |
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| no partners | | A friend had secured a permit for the Bob Bear Trail and was looking for folk to join on the hike since her original group fell through - I'd been meaning to pay a visit to the area, though my original intent was to hit it off season and during the week...needless to say, that didn't happen  While I don't generally hike in heat, hikes involving water are usually fair game for me during the summer, though considerations need to be taken into account for the approach and exit.
Since a couple of us needed to be back in town by late afternoon for other commitments, we headed up bright and early, glad to find the gate open at the parking area. We arrived around 7:30 with temps in the mid 70s to find two other vehicles in the parking area. The trail drops steadily and sometimes steeply from the parking area to eventually hit fossil creek canyon. The water is beautifully blue thanks to the dissolved minerals.
We were glad to have arrived early, allowing us to enjoy both the cave and the falls without any others for a decent amount of time before it started to quickly become crowded. It was neat to see a variety of fish swimming in the clear water while we splashed around and cooled off. After fueling up on some snacks, I got back in the water to start the climb out fully drenched.
The hike out was a grind and mostly unshaded. I think my group made use of most shade spots on the climb back out. We made sure to take things slowly, and made use of extra water to keep towels and clothing wet for evaporative cooling. Made it back to the car and cold drinks with temps just over 90. Managed to be back in the valley with just enough time to clean up and head back out for other commitments.
Other people: A pair headed out as we were headed in, a moderate sized group at the falls when we arrived, and loads of folk heading in while we were there and while we hiked out.
Wildlife: Squirrel, lizards, various birds, and a variety of fish. The cicadas provided a soundtrack for on the hike out. |
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| Happier when hiking....I may not move fast (and I'm often distracted by wildflowers), but I'll get there eventually |
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While I don't generally hike in heat, hikes involving water are usually fair game for me during the summer, though considerations need to be taken into account for the approach and exit.
