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Day 3 
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Pecos Falls

checkmap.jpg (22787 bytes) Checking the map everyone must learn to navigate
falls01.jpg (37659 bytes) To hike without a pack is such a joy.  The trail to Pecos Falls was a half a mile off the trail that we needed to take so we dropped our packs and hiked to see the falls.
falls02.jpg (48664 bytes) First look at the falls
falls03.jpg (44216 bytes) Chris crossed the river and took this picture of the falls and us
falls05.jpg (38683 bytes) Down the falls and the river
valley01.jpg (28646 bytes) Our trail led along the Pecos River valley
valley02.jpg (33717 bytes) Traveling north up the valley toward the Santa Barbara Divide and the Skyline Trail our goal is the mountain in the distance.
valley03.jpg (33774 bytes) Around the ridge to the right and a mile down the wrong trail, but we did find a great campsite next to the river.
valley04.jpg (37035 bytes) A break in the trees as we get closer to the divide.
valley05.jpg (27410 bytes) A view south, the Pecos River Valley and the valley we climbed.

 

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