Friday. Would have liked to do a really epic hike but too much to do to get ready for Saturday's return to Ohio. Having hiked to Finger Rock (upper left) a couple of times and Kimball Mtn (center) I departed via the same trail but it branches soon toward..... .....Pantatoc Ridge trail, a 5 mile round trip with some good climbing. After climbing toward the ridge, I was surprised that the trail never went to the top of the ridge. Reaching a saddle.... ....which had good views to the south. The trail continued to skirt just below the ridge where I reached a sign that simply stated. "This is the end of the Pontatoc Ridge Trail." Above I could see an old mine. A very sketchy trail continued and I followed it until it became apparent it would dead end at the mine so I turned around and headed back. There was a cool grove of Cholla cactus along the trail (below). Looking at the 10 day forecast for Ohio, I regretted not staying out here for another 10 days.
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