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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

Spionkop
  • Location: Castle-Crown Wildness
  • Activity: Bike-N-Hike
  • Height: 2,146 m (7,041 ft)
  • Elevation Gain: 745 m (2,444 ft)
  • Distance: 22.0 km / Round Trip (13.7 mi)
  • Avg Steepness: 3.9°
  • Estimated Time: 3.5-8 hrs
  • Technicality: Novice
  • Fitness Level: Moderate

Red line is the actual track I took which was recorded by my GPS.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

What a beautiful day that was and I could not resist taking picture of the Castle.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

Since this trail is long and gradually gains elevation, I was able to ride for a while.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

I found a huge rock near the trail and I decided to switch to hiking from here since I cannot miss the rock. I thought it would be easy to find my bike on the way back. The red mountain behind is Loaf Mountain.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

Something unique about the Castle is the color. You can see here there are red, blue, green, and gray.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

While I thought I was following the trail, my trail became narrower and less visible and suddenly completely disappeared. I would have sweated if I didn't have GPS. It never feels good when getting lost in forest.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

On the way back to the trail I was supposed to follow, I found this small waterfall by accident.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

F, F, F, Five black bears 。。゙(ノ><)ノ!!

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

Somehow I made it safe and reached the valley.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

The other side of Loaf Mountain and amazing clouds.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

I wish I had more time to explore but that will be the next trip. I am already planning to come back here next year. Next time I am backpacking.

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

I ripped my favorite pants on a downhill (;д;).

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

And yet I found a dog peed on my tire (`ε´)! Who let the dog out!

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Spionkop | 2008-08-23

Another beautiful picture around this area.

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