Nolina Wash Loop 2/14/2022




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Only one car is at the trailhead.
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So this is a small group hike but not any less interesting!
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There is some giant spider growing out of this boulder.
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So far canyon is easy.
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What is that ahead?
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It is a giant dry waterfall we need/want to climb.
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Steve and I are starting up.
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Rocks are solid but may be slippery.
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About half way up.
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Made it. That was fun.
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Several smaller falls to climb.
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Easier terrain to our destination.
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Found it! Our secret stash.
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Taking inventory. All the pieces are still here. Good.
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The other pot is still here also.
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Forgot the superglue again. Maybe next time?
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Our sensor is not working and only Kerry can fix it. He is not here.
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Some drop-offs to get down.
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It is a stretch.
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Walk in the shade.
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It is easy now.
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Cactus growing from a rock?
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We are all back!





Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.4 Technical: 4 Scenic: 3.9 El. 1700'