Mill Creek Headwall 8/29/2022




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Starting up via road/trail.
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Here trail turns to Gorgornio and so we are off trail.
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In Mill Creek wash. John and Wit will stay by waterfalls.
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Lot of rocks.
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This is dry side.
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When we can we will follow water in creek. It is easier going.
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High waterfall from High creek.
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It is getting steeper.
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The Headwall. To get to the top the easiest route is via middle.
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We have done it on right side also but that is much harder.
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Rugged Yucaipa Ridge.
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It is steep everywhere.
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Our lunch is on slope but in shade.
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We did not attempt to climb higher. Are we getting old?!
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Way down.
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Here is one of the waterfalls we are bypassing.
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Another waterfall.
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Last look at the headwall.
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Blooming thing.
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Here is our group in the shade.
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Then sunny picture.
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Relaxing after hike.



Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.7 Technical: 3.6 Scenic: 3.8 El. 2000'