This is the pull off to park in. The trail lies 50 yards up the road at the apex of the switchback.

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This is the pull off to park in. The trail lies 50 yards up the road at the apex of the switchback.

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Outer Gates on the weekend.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

Watch for rattlers.

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Nick Fury

Jun 25, 2009

“This is the pull off to park in. The trail lies 50 yards up the road at the apex of the switchback.”

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This is the pull off to park in. The trail lies 50 yards up the road at the apex of the switchback.

Watch for rattlers.

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