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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
The trail begins behind a gate at a roadside gravel pulloff.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
An unsigned fork where the Loop Trail splits from the Creek Overlook path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
A significant portion of the hike parallels the road within view of the state park area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
After crossing the bottom of the slope, here's a view up the hill that the trail leads.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Following County Road 224 as it climbs the hill.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Views of Washoe Lake and the Sierra Nevada range from Deadman's Loop.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
From the high point of the climb, a single track trail leaves a small clearing.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Tracing the single track as it descends, with views of the overlook point in the distance.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/26/2025
Rejoining and descending along the Creek trail.