Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Parking for the hike is at the end of a dirt road, where a road leads across a creek and onto the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
The hike in requires several creek crossings. Depending on the water flow, footwear that can get wet may be necessary.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
At about three quarters of a mile in, a fork leaves the main trail and proceeds along the creek toward the waterfalls.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Cascada Velo de Novia (Bridal Veil Falls) is 65 feet tall. The falls are much taller than they look from the base.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Slightly below Velo de Novia Falls sits a pool with a rope swing.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A rope swing into the pool.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A sign marks the path to the Cerro Escondido Lodge, about 1 mile further in.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Stone steps have been placed along the climb to help with the 600 feet of elevation gain between the parking area and the Cerro Escondido Lodge.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A pale-billed woodpecker along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
After the climbing, the trail levels off to cross several creeks near the lodge.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Howler monkeys visible from the trail. The one in the center is carrying her baby on her back.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Walking along the creeks in the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A Northern ghost bat seen along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2018
The Cerro Escondido Lodge, where other trails converge, and where a warm meal can be waiting for you if you are a lodge guest or by prior arrangement for day hikers.