Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Parking for Deadman's Creek Trail is in a dirt pullout along Eastlake Boulevard, though you can also walk to the trailhead from Washoe Lake State Park's large southern parking area.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
A couple of small signs mark the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
A footpath from the pullout heads to the parking area in Washoe Lake State Park.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
A couple of interpretive signs are present along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
A year-round creek flows from a spring into Washoe Lake.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
The creek creates a small, lush oasis in an otherwise arid area.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Footbridge and bench in the oasis.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
A small spur crosses through the creek area, then meets back up with the primary trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
At an unsigned fork, the right fork is that trail to the observation tower.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
The entire trail is a mellow uphill climb toward the tower.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
The observation tower overlooking Washoe Lake.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Washoe Lake with the Sierra in the background.