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Walked out to Toleak, and went south to Goodman and Mosquito Creeks. I've made several trips to these beaches this year, but still haven't quite cracked the enigma of Goodman. (hint: take river walking shoes to swamp-whack your way in to the estuary) The weather was perfect as I rounded Strawberry Point into the Toleak.

Strawberry Point Toleak was fairly crowded, compared to previous trips.

Toleak Walkers I met Pablo, the barefoot ranger, immediately after arriving. Pablo was kicking asses and taking names. Here's a picture taken right after his return from an overnight lightning raid on Mosquito Creek:

Pablo, the barefoot enforcer Pablo's the coolest ranger on the coast, except for maybe that crazy guy at Rialto. But watch your step, and be discreet with the contraband. Dude's got a cop radio on his lapel, and will not hesitate to call in air strikes on non-compliant, criminal violators.

Ranger Pablo; The Thin Green Line

Sunset at Toleak

Beach Bandit The next morning I walked to the south end of the beach.

Toleak South End

Toleak South

Toleak from headland trail

Toleak South Tower

South Tower 2 Fall Creek was full of wild razzleberries. Unbelievably sweet and delicious berries...

Falls The beach is lovely south of Goodman.

Goodman Creek The north end of the beach is accessible by tunnel up to about a 5 foot tide. Otherwise it's a very steep climb...

Goodman Creek 2

Goodman Tower The river mouth can be accessed by a very steep trail onto the headland from the south side. There was an astonishing amount of bear scat on this hill.

Goodman Creek Estuary I camped a few days at the island near the Goodman end of the beach.

The Big Island

Island Creek

Fire!

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Big Plastic Box

Mud Flats to Mosquito

Johnson Creek at Toleak

Toleak Mushroom Overdose

Toleak Redux

More Toleak!

Giants Graveyard from Toleak It was an epic, leisurely, 6 day, 15 mile trip. Big fires. No bugs. The trail down to Scotts Bluff is getting a little overgrown, but still reasonably easy to follow. Take sunscreen and bug dope- the mosquitos will be waking up soon...

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great collection of pix .. all the rangers out there are nice .. and a bit crazy too

[Get Out and Go]

6 days out there!....I feel your (un)-pain. My blood pressure would drop off the bottom of the chart, heartbeats cycle with the waves and I would have the most meaningful conversations in the world with myself. Your photos are like looking at a family album.....I'm a repeat offender myself with that location too. I usually try to fit (only) a 3-day trip in there just before school commitments begin in late August. This year will be no different. Thanks for the TR.