Bearpaw to Birch Mtn 7/10/2017




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Starting at nicely done Bearpaw Reserve.
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At the trailhead, one is missing. Where is..?
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Cindy she is charging ahead.
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Wit is looking for water at the Columbine Falls. Dry waterfall.
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Looking down to the parking lot.
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Trail/road is mostly in shade for now.
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Nice flower.
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Allen Peak above. We are going left.
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The road is somewhat overgrown.
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Yucaipa/Redlands below.
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This trail is getting more challenging.
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It is more fun.
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Tree with parasite.
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Getting closer to the top.
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The Headwall, looks steep. It is!
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Clouds over Gorgonio but no rain.
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Our group on top of Birch Mountain. Where is that Birch Tree?
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One minute Wayne is with us.
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The next minute he is nowhere to be found. He followed wrong ridge.
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BM on the Overlook.
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Big Mountain (San Bernardino).
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We have a pass!
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All together.

Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.7 Technical: 3.3 Scenic: 3.6 El. 3500'