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Tag Archives: Hiking
Chumash Camp
I headed into the forest in late afternoon with three hours of light left. It was dead calm in the lower reaches of the canyon and I could see that it rained the day before. Upside down oak leaves still … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arrowhead, Chumash, Hiking, Hiking (2), Indians, Los Padres National Forest, Mortars, Photos, Pics, Tales
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Cottam Camp
Cottam Camp, junction of Forbush Trail and Blue Canyon Trail, Los Padres National Forest
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Camps, Cottam, Guide, Hiking, Hiking (2), Reference, Trails
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Lost Valley Camp
Lost Valley Camp, Upper Manzana Creek Trail, San Rafael Wilderness
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged backcountry, Backpacking, Campgrounds, Camping, Camps, Guide, Hiking, Hiking (2), Reference, Trails
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Blue Canyon Camp
Blue Canyon Camp, Santa Barbara County, Los Padres National ForestEscondido Creek in Blue Canyon Creek during winter.
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Tagged backcountry, Backpacking, Blue Canyon, Camping, Camps, Guide, Hiking, Hiking (2), Reference, Trails
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