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first, you have to forge the stream...we found some logs and rocks to get across on; otherwise you have to take off your shoes and roll up the pants. |
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the next challenge---a lot of these stairs |
after the stairs, we ran into a very rocky path; sometimes it was hard to see where the trail led :) Click on any picture to enlarge it |
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elevation gain is somewhere around 1,200 on this hike, so that is a whole lot of climbing; however, it was worth it because the views were beautiful |
yes, you have to watch your step while taking in the view |
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Still climbing |
A natural campsite on a ridge sheltered from the wind |
Watch out for pricks on the trail |
several types of flowers were blooming in February at 6,000 feet. See the red bark? |
Trying to make an arty shot while eating a sandwich and composing the overture for new opera. |
some snow higher up |
on the ridge, the hiking was much easier |
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yes, that is the trail |
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Lots of nice plants on the hike |
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up and evidently down |
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there's our peek at the waterfall...now have to do some research to see if any trails will take us there; it was huge; bet is is amazing up close and personal |
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small falls at the pools |
Let's head back to the car. |
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