Trail Run: Ridgecrest

[FishPOET]

I left Norco at 5am. After meeting people in Ridgecrest we headed North to Olancha. Ben joined the group and we headed South a couple of miles to Cactus Flat Rd.

Cactus Flat


A route climbing to a ridge West of Cactus Flat overlooking the Haiwee Reservoir.


A view of the Sierras


McCloud Mine


fallen A frame next to a vertical shaft.


exploring


a natural arch

[FishPOET]

We had lunch in Coso Junction and headed south on 395 to Fossil Falls.

[FishPOET]

We left Fossil Falls and headed south on 395 to Indian Wells Canyon.

Sonny's Place near Five Fingers


Five Fingers


At the end of Indian Wells Canyon is the trailhead for Owens Peak.


The view heading East towards Five Fingers and Inyokern.


We finished the day at John's Pizza in Ridgecrest. Pizza buffet. Yum.

Home at 9:30pm. Another great day on the trails in So Cal.

[tony m]

Doug, Great report and pics. Very beautiful out there! Fossil Falls looks really awesome!!
Thats one place I would sure like to visit!
Thanks.

[Dezertdog]

X2 I'm gonna have to get out there soon!

Scott

[Mitch]

Doug,

Looks like a great trip! While at the Mc Cloud Mine, did you guy's check out the Jack Henry mine or the Five Tunnels Mine? There are several other tunnels just east of both of them. Looks like a nice full day, and John's does have good pizza.

Thanks for sharing

Mitch

[nwoods]

Those are some of the best photos of Fossil Fall's I've ever seen. They really give a great flavor for the place. I've been there a few times, and never took a photo I liked. My best efforts are here:
http://nwoods.smugmug.com/gallery/53...29796556_WiCVT

[flatpoint]

Great pics!

[MrBash]

What a beautiful place! Thanks for the photos.