Granite Mtn. Friday 10/19/2019

This is a Friday hike with thirteen of us starting up to Granite Mountain.
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First we are going to check the old mine.
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There are several shafts in.
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After making my flashlight to work we are in.
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This one tunnel ends on the other side.
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Big patches of cacti on our way up.
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I am up and Maurice is trying to get here.
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Granite BM.
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Here we are. It is windy.
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Sharon, Carol, Larry and Ted are coming up also.
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Nice nolinas here.
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John and Susan got within 500’ from the top.
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Still going down.
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After hike party.
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Larry and Maurice have JSHS presentations.
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All with shirts.

Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.5 Technical: 3.3 Scenic: 3.5 El. 3400'