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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Robin beginning a climb in the Monastary.

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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Robin beginning a climb in the Monastary.

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.

topo map to monestary parking. Thanks to topozone.com

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