Mescalito (5,440 feet) in Red Rocks, Nevada

Ascent via North Fork of Pine Creek (aka Fern Canyon); descent via Mescalito Fork and South Fork of Pine Creek.

7-mile loop with over 1500 feet of elevation gain.

September 23 , 2007


01Pine Creek parking

02Pine Creek trail

03Mescalito

04Goldenrod

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08Mescalito

09Fern Canyon

10Dark Shadows

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13Fern Canyon

14Fern Canyon

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18Water on route

19In Fern Canyon

20Lots of water in Fern Canyon

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34Fern Canyon Waterfall

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36Looking back

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48Hummingbird Trumpet

49Fuchsia bloom

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51Bridge Mountain

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58Moss

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79South fork of Pine Creek

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