Goat Canyon Trestle 3/21/2022




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Our trailhead is at Mortero Palms. Where are those palms? John and Wit are going to do some section markers down here.
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We are heading up into those boulders.
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The trail is just fine.
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Martha is smiling.
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We are off the trail and almost up looking into Carrizo Gorge.
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Our way is down via Puff BM.
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Miniature cactus is blooming.
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First look at the trestle.
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At Puff.
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4/13/98 was my first hike with Monday group.
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Our present day group.
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Way down is not easy but interesting.
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Almost down.
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The last drop.
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Chronically collapsing tunnel is still open.
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This would be nice painting if some idiots wouldn’t tag it.
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Somewhat wobbly boards.
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In the collapsed tunnel.
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This is our traditional lunch place in shade.
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Since we made it first time over, way back is less stressing.
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Wooden web.
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Goat Canyon is our way out.
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At first there is somewhat trail up.
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Somebody put a rope up this fall.
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No rope here.
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Back at boulder country.
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Cars are down there. We can see them.
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Not many things are blooming. Just these miniature flowers.
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All together.
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Time to get some beer!
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Cheers, it was a good hike!



Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.9 Technical: 4 Scenic: 4 El. 3000'