Middle Fork Lytle Creek. 9/17/12




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After obtaining sophisticated hiking permit we are ready to go.
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There is lot of shooting going on here. Hopefully John’s car will not look like this sign when we’ll get back.
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It is not too hot so hiking is easy.
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It seems that there is lot of water flowing there.
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Getting higher.
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This owl was fearlessly watching us for at least 15 min.
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Commanche Camp.
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Baldy from the saddle.
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It is a lunch break and we are all seeking sun since it is cool here.
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Our small group.
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It is going to be now 3600’ down.
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Big stash of pinecones.
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Open part of the hike.
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This is steep up.
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John is preparing his thing.
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We are getting into the shaded part.
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Back at Commanche Camp.
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Supported trail.
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Waterfalls are somewhere there.
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Slide area.
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Looks like these creek banks at Third Crossing are made from cement.
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We are back replenishing our fluids and salts.

Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.3 Technical: 2.9 Scenic: 3.5 El. 3700'