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rozoneill: My intent was to go as far as the Elkhorn Mine
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rozoneill: Most of this hike was in well-shaded forest
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rozoneill: Scars from the Taylor Creek Fire were everywhere
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rozoneill: Yew trunk detail
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rozoneill: The first of several crossings of Dutchy Creek
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rozoneill: Dutchy Creek disappears into the woods
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rozoneill: The clear water of Dutchy Creek
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rozoneill: Abstract art, painted by Dutchy Creek
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rozoneill: Fire scar on an old growth tree
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rozoneill: Trail, as it went in and out of the shade
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rozoneill: A bed of moss thrives on a forest seep
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rozoneill: A closer look at the bed of moss
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rozoneill: And the trail goes on...
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rozoneill: Sky and trees overhead
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rozoneill: Fire scar on a blackened tree
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rozoneill: Myrtlewood and oak leaves glow in the sunlight
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rozoneill: Somebody turned on the green light
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rozoneill: Trail, as it tunnels into the dark forest
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rozoneill: In and out of the shade and light we go
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rozoneill: Snow queen was plentiful along the trail
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rozoneill: Snow queen says it's spring now
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rozoneill: Woodland violet was also a common sight
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rozoneill: A leaf littered trail curves around the bend
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rozoneill: View to the higher ridges
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rozoneill: Alder with it's blooming tassels
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rozoneill: Texture of a fir giant
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rozoneill: Trail through a young forest
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rozoneill: Not much sun gets through here
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rozoneill: Straight through the trees and shrubbery
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rozoneill: The trail provided much quality forest time