Indian & Black Mtn. 6/25/12




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This looks like a walk in the park. No backpacks and on a road. Hmmm.
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We are going over there to Indian Mountain. Just 5 miles and 1200’. That will be our first half.
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Some scenic flowers. Levander?
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No TC found just broken box cover.
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Just to make sure we are checking other sides also.
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There is our other destination, Black Mountain.
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BM is here but register is nowhere, strike two.
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We are on a way back to get our backpacks and lunch.
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Picnic table, lunch, beer, lake view. Wow what a life.
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Some log crossings.
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On a road again, that is going to be easy. Not quite we will have to get on brush trail first.
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Out of brush on fern trail.
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We are getting some great views.
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Here it is: Black Mountain Fire Lookout.
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Some other lookouts that are around.
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John was here 12 years ago.
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San Jacinto view.
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While John is signing tower register these two tower ladies are watching every square inch of these woods bellow. Good job!
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Our group picture, again.
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Way down is swift.
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View of San G, and Morongo Casino bellow.
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The easy part of brush trail.
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Some log hopping, we are almost down.
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After hike Relax.

Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.8 Technical: 3 Scenic: 3.9 El. 3700'