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Ricks Canyon - Steel Hollow Loop, 6 June, 2021
Eleven hikers, Susan, Dave P., Ralph, Joan, Jane, Dave W., Laurel, Chris, Teresa, Bryan and Brent (trip leader) set out on Sunday morning to enjoy a hike up Ricks Canyon and down Steel Hollow.
We left the trailhead under sunny skies and temperatures in the low 50's. We ascended Ricks Canyon to Marie Springs road where we stopped for lunch in a shady spot. After lunch four hikers went back down Rick Canyon while the rest continued on the loop hike. We were surprised by the number of motorcyles, ATV's and Utv's that passed us as the road was still closed to motorized travel. We walked the road and then descended into Steel Hollow which although open to motorcycles, had no traffic.
We enjoyed warm temperatures, sunny skies, patches of shade and plentiful wildflowers.
Trip Summary:
- Susan, Dave P., Ralph, Joan, Jane, Dave W., Laurel, Chris, Teresa, Bryan and Brent (trip leader)
- Drove 26
miles to the Right Hand Fork Trailhead
- At the trailhead
at 8:45, lunch from 11:30 to 11:55, back to the
trailhead at 3:30
- Clear skies and calm, temperatures ranged from 52 ºF at the beginning to 80 ºF at the end
- A loop hike of 11 miles with 2200 feet of ascent and descent.
Thanks to Brent for the narrative and photos, Dave W. and Susan for photos, and Ralph for photos and GPS data.
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| At the Right
Hand Fork trailhead |
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| View from the
top of Ricks Canyon |
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| Lunch at the top of Ricks Canyon |
ATVs and motorcycles on this "closed"
road |
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| Marie Spring |
Heading down a shortcut to Sheep Creek
Spring |
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| Sheep Creek Spring |
The top of Steel Hollow Trail |
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| Looking down Steel Hollow |
Trout in the Right Hand Fork |
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| Serviceberry |
Bigleaf balsamroot |
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| Chokecherry |
Wallflower |
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| Lupine |
Evening Primrose |
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Our GPS track shows about 11 miles
and 2200
feet of ascent and descent.
You can look at our route using Google Earth or download our GPS file. |
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