Mine Peak 1/2/2024

Going to the Mine Peak. We are starting on a road.
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Above the mine the road is changing.
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Than road disappeared so Wit is doing it his way.
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There is the top.
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Nice view of badlands.
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Our group on top. John is staying low.
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We will continue on the ridge going east but it seems that ridge disappeared.
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Found some old sparkling mine.
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Continuing with some up/downs.
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Kathy and John Mcs are with us.
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Looking for our lunch spot.
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Lunch spot it is and with a view.
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That looks like a good ridge to get back down.
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So far so good.
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Portions are steep with loose ground.
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Made it down.
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After hike party pictures. This one is from one side (against the sun).
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And with sun behind.

Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.2 Technical: 3.5 Scenic: 3.5 El. 1200'