This was a hike I put off doing for years due to the longer length & hot slope you have to climb on the way back out. But finally i just bit the bullet & went ahead & scheduled it. Surprisingly, I had more takers than usual. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves but were certainly happy when it was overwith.
The goal was to reach the marine memorial located another mile or so beyond Cottonwood Creek, but we were thwarted by poison oak so we turned back early. No tears were shed though, since this would be a long enough hike as it was.
@ the TH:
@ the TH
On the way in:
Monkeyflower
Foggy
Virgin's Bower
Woolly Blue-Curls
Big berry manzanita
Wild Pea
Morning Glory
In Hauser Canyon:
Cottonwood Creek
Lunch @ Cottonwood Creek:
Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek
Beyond Cottonwood Creek:
Prickly pear blooms
Dudleya
Dudleya
Dudleya
Heading back:
Jimson Weed
A quick stop @ the Secret Cave:
View from "Secret Cave"
Lk. Morena
Post-hike beverages:
Post-hike drinks
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves but were certainly happy when it was overwith. 
The goal was to reach the marine memorial located another mile or so beyond Cottonwood Creek, but we were thwarted by poison oak so we turned back early. No tears were shed though, since this would be a long enough hike as it was.
@ the TH:
