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Kyle Jenkins
There is a large parking area at the trailhead.
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Dogs love this trail.
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Small bridge crossing Shingle Creek.
Kyle Jenkins
Shingle Creek runs beside most of the trail and waters the wildflowers, low-lying grasses, and cornflower plants.
Kyle Jenkins
There are so many great forks of Shingle Creek that harbor small grassy islands and meadows.
Kyle Jenkins
Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
A somewhat unstable bridge just before a steep section of the hike.
Kyle Jenkins
Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Looking back down the main climb.
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Trail runners.
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Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Most the trail has a steady but not steep grade.
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The beautiful cornflower plant.
Kyle Jenkins
Turning around here makes the hike between 10 and 11 miles. You can connect to more trails with several lakes if you continue beyond this sign.
Kyle Jenkins
Taking a short break on the way back down.

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