The Thimble. 11/26/12



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The North side of highway is fine; the South side is all burned.
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The weather is nice no rain in sight.
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The Chimney Rock ahead.
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We made it to White. Views are great.
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Our next stop will be the Thimble.
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Up to the Thimble, so far it is umbrella hike for Patsy.
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It is getting steeper.
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Christina is all happy.
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This is a fun way up.
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Almost there.
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Everybody made it up via different routes.
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Last year we made it here from that side.
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And on to Ysidro.
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Ted made it first up.
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John is making some pictures for Christina to take them back to the cold Chicago.
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Our group.
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Heading down.
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Living rock.
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Living target.
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Here we are on Clyde. Nobody comes here only us and some Girl Scout troupe.
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Ted with helicopters.
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We are back and it is still light, that is atypical.



Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.3 Technical: 4 Scenic: 3.5 El. 2900'