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| - Start at the Calico Basin Red Springs parking area...
Proceed towards the RIGHT and UP the staircase...
...there's no specific trail, but SCRAMBLE UP the rocks with both hands & feet...
...or follow other hikers who have done this trail.
Elevation approx 800-1100 ft. so yeah... be sure to stay well hydrated!
At the TOP... ENJOY the views... it's spectacular!
...and u'll feel HIGH & mighty having made it to the TOP! ...Yeehaw!
Distance is approx 3+ miles, but not more than 4...
...unless u get lost, but what goes UP... must come DOWN!
...yes, at one point... we got LOST going down! [Thnx *cough, Ninz, cough*]
...and yes, at one point, I was HANGIN' ON FOR MY DEAR LIFE!!!
...thrilling, yes... but scared sh*tless! I think I might have leaked a little... just kedding.
LOVE the sandstoned staircase...
...good traction for climbing... but bad for the bare skin.
...I did get a scratched up boo-boo on my knee & ankle. Darn it... I wore shorts.
...and one gal ripped her pants, another gal lost her button!
Once u find the path down, u'll stroll along the Red Springs boardwalk...
...and ENJOY the Red Springs! ...I think there is one, if it's not all dried up.
End at the picnic area... time to relax or head home!
CONVENIENCE: **** [Park for FREE at the Calico Basin Red Springs parking lot.]
AMBIANCE: ***** [LOVE the outdoors! ...but start early as it does get hotter as the day gets later.]
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: ***/* [3.5 out of 5]
PRICE: FREE! [not including gas cost, Thanks for driving Ninz!]
OVERALL: ***** [5-stars! ...cuz the view at the top is S P E C T A C U L A R ! ]
Nuff said.
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