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Group photo at Piute Creek
Mary, Michael, and Kerry head south along the JMT today while I head up Piute Canyon
Date: 12/31/1969
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Morning colors on Piute Creek
Date: 12/31/1969
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The Piute Creek Bridge
Date: 12/31/1969
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An enormous dead tree fell across the trail...
...but trail crews had chainsawed right though it
Date: 12/31/1969
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Sun starts to hit the surrounding peaks
The morning light in the narrow canyon made it difficult to take photos
Date: 12/31/1970
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But I still tried. Here is one steep stretch of trail.
With 3000+ feet to climb today, I was hoping it wouldn't all be like this
Date: 12/31/1969
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Looking down on the river from the same spot that the previous photo was taken
Piute Canyon was simply stunning - but quite a climb, especially at this beginning stretch!
Date: 12/31/1969
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I'm finally in the sun - and manzanita
I'm glad it's still early in the morning since this would be a hot stretch even an hour later in the day
Date: 12/31/1969
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Looking back down Piute Canyon
Our campsite was down where the three canyons/valleys come together
Date: 12/31/1969
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I stopped here to doctor my feet
The only blister I had bother me for the whole trip was killing me here, but a bit of repair work and I was on my way again
Date: 12/31/1969
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It was a perfect place to stop and soak the feet.
Date: 12/31/1969
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This was a beautiful stretch where the trail passed right next to the cascades
Date: 12/31/1969
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There was a perfect swimming hole and campsite just above this fall
I'd be happy to come back here someday and spend a leisurely afternoon soaking in the creek
Date: 12/31/1969
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Random gates...
Date: 12/31/1969
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Killer views
Date: 12/31/1969
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Oooh - are those clouds I see over Pilot Knob?
Date: 12/31/1969
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Found approximately 15 miles from the nearest trailhead.
Why would you carry something like this for 15 miles and then dump it? This is the kind of stuff you usually see a mile in... Hmm, maybe I'll label my trash 'FREE' and someone else will carry it out for me!
Date: 12/31/1969
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Impressive granite peaks line Piute Canyon
Date: 12/31/1969
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Once I get higher up the canyon I find myself in the shade and beneath lots of trees
Date: 12/31/1969
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Another random gate...
Date: 12/31/1969
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