A trailside water tank and horse trough. The trough still had plenty of water.
06/26/2005 06:21 AM
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Continuing the long 8 mile trek toward the McKinley Saddle. The road was in good shape and most of it would have traversable via a passanger car.
06/26/2005 06:44 AM
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Turning east again and the sun dipped behind the ridge giving me some much appreciated shade. The hillsides were peppered with blooming yuccas.
06/26/2005 07:04 AM
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Looking back at Cachuma Mountain. The road passing in front of the peak and along the ridge is clearly visible. It got increasingy hazy as the day progressed.
06/26/2005 07:12 AM
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A grove of new growth pines and the charred remains of some of the prior generation. Very little pine growth along the trail thus far.
06/26/2005 07:33 AM
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Junction of the trail leading to Big Cone Spruce Camp and points north. Didn't really see a trail behind the sign, but didn't really go looking for it.
06/26/2005 07:43 AM
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Another set of tanks a bit before McKinley Springs, with one having been toppled.
06/26/2005 07:55 AM
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McKinley Springs campsite. The horse trough (near side) was overflowing and the spring collector (far side) had ample water. It is my understanding that this spring is perennial. Noone home at the campsite.
06/26/2005 08:00 AM
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"McKinley Springs" sign at the junction of the main road and the spur trail to the camp.
06/26/2005 08:08 AM
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