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Redding-Spy Rock Loop 04/03/10 |
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Ready to tackle the 9-miles |
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Redding Campground |
We finally arrive! |
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Crossing the highway was the most dangerous part |
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We would follow the "blue" from this point on |
It was damp, mossy and rocky |
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Some was downhill going uphill!
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The woods were beautiful |
Most was uphill for awhile....but not bad! |
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.... and found where someone had been digging for "GOLD"! |
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We found the pine tree with the blue cross.... |
Our first sighting of Spy Rock across the way |
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(We ought to be there by noon) |
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Stephen joined us but forgot something .... can you tell what? Answer later! |
We made it 3.5 miles and to the road |
Clay and Peggy in deep discussion |
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...and now a little uphill to the intersection |
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We let the dogs lead the hike |
Arriving at the West-East Loop intersection |
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.... and the connection of the OHT |
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Brenda, Carol and David |
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Answer: Shoes! |
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Chuck made it |
Spy Rock next! |
...but first a little rest on a log |
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Peggy and Clay made it |
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Gary made it |
Kirby made it |
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David and Harrison made it |
Gloria made it |
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Kathy made it (She was in training for Colorado) |
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These folks made it, but I am not sure what shape they are in? Really they are in good shape ... just waiting to go again. |
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Deena and Maggie made it (all the way from Memphis) |
Now that we made it (Half way) onward to Spy Rock |
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Someone's camp site |
Someone's escargot |
Harrison at Spy Rock |
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70 degrees and a nice view |
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Make shift sign for Spy Rock |
We picked a perfect day |
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Nice advertising |
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Yuko finds her spot |
Did I mention Carol made it? |
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Ron |
Chuck |
Peggy |
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Deena and Maggie on Spy Rock |
Bruce and Stephen |
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Deena enjoying the view |
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Us on Spy Rock |
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What a great place for lunch |
Views from Spy Rock looking West |
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Danny and Brenda |
Chuck ... The One Amigo |
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Chuck and Danny ... The Two Amigos...where is #3? |
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Heading out |
We would back track for a little bit |
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All wore boots except Stephen "The Barefoot Hiker" |
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The East Loop had all the water |
.... and waterfalls |
Peggy is smiling now, but she still has to drive back to Benton! |
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Rest stop |
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Ron says it is time for the "opossum" socks |
Yuko is trying to decide if she needs to tie her boots! |
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Gary in the lead |
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Stephen actually hiked the entire 9 miles ....barefoot! Really! |
Our second waterfall |
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We lined the highway for several minutes ..... resting! |
Just like Peggy, Deena and Maggie are smiling now ...but they still have to drive back to Memphis. |
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Arriving back at Highway 215 |
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Someone lost their truck keys. Oh, they were in their back pocket! |
We never do a hike unless we can jump across a creek |
.... so that's what we did. |
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Ah, this place was looking good after 9 miles! |
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It was a great day, a great hike, great weather and great folks. Thanks Peggy for suggesting it. |
