Time to assess the damage caused by the Valley Fire. I joined a couple of hiking friends in the Japatul Valley area as we scoped out the trail heading south from the parking area. One person went as far as a high point & then rested while I & another person dropped down to where the trail hits Pine Creek. We spotted some frogs by the water, & made a mental note to come back later after it rained to check out the swimming holes.
The area was pretty much burnt to a crisp. On a positive note, some areas that previously req'd gnarly bushwhacking were now much easier to get to.
@ the pools:
Ashy legs
Hiking back out:
Ash
Barren
Stats
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.
Yep, drove by this morning and there’s some green sprouting up. 🌿
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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On a positive note, some areas that previously req'd gnarly bushwhacking were now much easier to get to. 
