Photos
from a September 2001 hike at Fall Creek Unit (click on any image for a larger view) |
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Trailhead |
Start of Bennett Creek Trail; the trail sign is a few steps down the path |
For a few steps, the trail passes through chaparral |
Woods and an information signboard |
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Descending through woods |
Junction with Fall Creek Trail |
Trail follows the creek |
Fallen tree hovers over the trail |
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Damp and rocky spot |
Fall Creek Trail |
Junction with South Fork Trail |
Fall Creek Trail |
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Ferns and thimbleberry line the trail |
A simple plank provides a creek crossing |
Ferns |
Creek crossing at a flat |
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Crossing back to the east shore |
Junction with S-Cape Trail |
First part of junction with Cape Horn Trail |
Second part of junction |
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Fall Creek Trail |
Another creek crossing |
Downed trees are common, and a few block the trail |
Fall Creek |
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Little switchback |
Brief flat stretch |
Old machinery at Barrel Mill site |
Junction with Big Ben Trail |
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Climbing on Big Ben Trail |
Huge tree stumps line the path |
Tanoak leaves litter the trail |
Junction with Truck Trail |
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Truck Trail |
Downhill grade sharpens |
Junction with Ridge Trail |
Ridge Trail |
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The slight path descends through woods |
Sunny spot |
Pines and manzanita are common through this stretch |
Salal |
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Looking back |
Junction with S-Cape Trail |
Tanoaks shade the trail |
Brief ascent |
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Ridge Trail |
Descending through mixed woodland |
Junction with High School Trail |
High School Trail |
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Junction with Bennett Creek Trail |
Bennett Creek Trail |
Bridge and junction |
Returning to the trailhead |
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