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The ultimate adventure guide

Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
The trail begins behind an unsigned gate at the trailhead. Although there are no signs or markers along the route, the route is easy to follow until it intersects with the Pacific Crest Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
Desert flora and fauna flourish along the route. Our hike included wild flowers, Horned lizards and snakes.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
A flowering yucca along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
The trail climbs and falls, peaking with wide views across the landscape before descending from the ridge to the river's edge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
A portion of the shadeless route on Bradford Ridge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
A steep descent - slick and sandy - makes the hike slow going in both directions.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
After joining the Pacific Crest Trail, the trail continues upriver for a short distance to the oasis-like springs setting.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
One of the pools at Deep Creek Hot Springs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/04/2021
Deep Creek, which makes for a cool dip immediately beside the hot pools.

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