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| Hiking | 10.23 Miles |
4,715 AEG |
| | Hiking | 10.23 Miles | 6 Hrs 43 Mns | | 1.67 mph |
| 4,715 ft AEG | 36 Mns Break | 5 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | In my last triplog I thought the Finger Rock Trail was a pretty easy stroll up the mountain. Granted, my legs were getting tired by the time we made it to the saddle last time but I thought another day I'll be even more prepared. I wanted to do this hike last Saturday but it was raining so now seemed like a good time.
I started at 7 ambitiously hoping to be done by 1. By the time we had made it up to Linda Vista Saddle my legs were definitely tired but it seemed like we were pretty close so it wouldn't be too bad. The views from the saddle were just as good as last time. The next portion of the trail was really cool because of the forest and how there was green grass in the moist soil that lead into a stream with water. This whole area was probably a lot cooler before the Bighorn Fire. There are still giant pine trees (probably) turned yellow and brown standing tall. It took a while to get up to the trail junction and finally the peak, all the while being consistently steep.
The peak is really cool because of how it is just a cliff. I've purposely avoided photos of this view for a while so I could experience it in person. You can see a lot but I wish there was a better view of Pusch Ridge. Regardless, it is a really good view We ate some snacks, took some photos, and headed back down. It was pretty sunny on the way down, I wish I had put on some sunblock but it wasn't too bad. Even though it was tiring, this trail was a lot better to go down than the Pontatoc Trail. The grade and mileage is balanced so my legs didn't shake that much even though they were tired. This took a bit but was well worth it. |
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Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated
Tree in Finger Rock Canyon had yellow leaves, many of which may have already fallen. |
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Not as many a few weeks ago. Some reds and purples, mainly. Mostly along the higher elevations (5500-6200). |
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| | | Some water up at the 6300 ft trail crossing. Also heard and saw water from up high on the trail. | | _____________________
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