Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
Parking for the Highland Loop is at the Glen Corrie Picnic Area.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
The trail begins with a brief crossing of the scenic Big Trees Trail at a sign immediately past the bathroom building.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
The Highland Trail immediately begins climbing through a forest of young redwood, tanbark oak, madrone, and live oak trees.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
Redwoods stand along the Highland Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
After the climbing, the trail turns to rolling terrain along the higher ridges of Loch Lomond Recreation Area.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
A shady and scenic trail. One benefit to the Highland Trail is that you're unlikely to see many other hikers up here.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
Beyond the climbing, the trail tends to be wide hardpacked dirt.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
A scenic spot along the Highland Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
The trail peaks at a spot overlooking Loch Lomond and the cascading forest skyline.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
A young redwood canopy on the Highland Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
Trail posts leave intersections clearly marked, such as this one where the Highland Trail meets the Loch Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
The Loch Trail continues the loop along the lake shore.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
Deer Flat Picnic Area, where the Loch Trail first meets the water of Loch Lomond.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
The lake area tends to be much more popular than the high trails.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
Scenic portions of trail along the Loch Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
As the trail gets nearer to the park store and parking area, more developments appear such as fishing docks and picnic areas.
Shaun Hunter
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07/17/2018
Interpretive signs at the park store parking area. From here, continue up the park road to return to the Glen Corrie Picnic Area.