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John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
Gate at the trailhead.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
traveling east from the trailhead
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
Passing through the only overgrown section of the loop.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
Most of the loop is exposed.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
descending south to a closed dirt road.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
Looking back at the trail on the left just descended.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
closed road is part of the loop trail.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
Nice open views along the loop.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
View traveling north
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
Riser Lake
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
07/15/2025
Trail looking east with Riser lake on the right.