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Hiking | 17.79 Miles |
2,999 AEG |
| Hiking | 17.79 Miles | 26 Hrs 22 Mns | | 2.18 mph |
2,999 ft AEG | 18 Hrs 13 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | This trip was going to be after Xmas, but we had to postpone. No worries, weather was fantastic for the loop. My buddy Michael and I started out from the Peralta auxiliary lot (knew the main lot would be full) about 1030 on Saturday. Ran into a few groups on Bluff Springs, quite a few backpakers out and about. Trail was nice until about a mile in, then it was burn scar all through the Terrapin trail. We stopped for a lunch break at about 1230 where we could find some shade next to a small cliff. Views picked up once we got on the Dutchman, hiking was beautiful and untouched by fire all the way to Charlebois. Passed a bunch of good camp spots, but we wanted to get water and put on a few extra miles to make Sunday shorter. Water at Charlebois was cold and clear, quite tasty. There were 3 or 4 groups by the spring so we continued on. Took a side trip to check out the Master Map for the first time, thanks to Trekkin Gecko for her track to help get us to the right place! Passed through Oak spring area, all the sweet spots were taken there, and at La Barge. We continued onto Red Tanks for about a mile trying to find a spot, but no such luck. Circled back to Oak Spring and grabbed a solid spot after all. My buddy was trying out his hammock for the first time, and we shared a nice scrub oak and giant sugar bush to get us both hanging. Great night, probably about 43 or so overnight but we were toasty. Leisurely morning in camp, and got on trail about 930. The rest of the hike was in burn scar until we hit the downhill on Bluff. Great trip! |
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Charlebois Spring |
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| | Fantastic water, cool, clear, and tasty. |
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Crystal Spring |
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| | Some funky pools, but could be filtered. |
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LaBarge Spring |
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| | Good water available as usual. |
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Music Canyon |
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Light flow |
| | Some small pools, looked OK. | | _____________________
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