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Grapevine Mountain and Bitter Creek

deborah Posts: 115 10/8/2019	deborah Posts: 115 I went out to explore Bitter Creek and Grapevine Mountain on Sunday. My route followed Bitter Creek around to the southwest side then climbed the ridge up to the summit. Goodness, the views are amazing! I saw 3 survey markers but couldn’t find the summit register. I followed a different route on the way back, along a chute full of rock to scramble over. It seems like it would also be fun to reverse the loop and ascend that way. I did find a mostly-buried trekking pole in the wash. It looks like it’s been there a while, but if anyone is looking for one or can make use of it, you are welcome to it. Here are a few pictures from the day. I saw four deer but didn’t get any pictures. If only I could move across the terrain like that… Oh, and mylar balloon count 1, “regular” balloon 1. edited by deborah on 10/8/2019 Attachments: IMAG1711.jpg IMAG1710.jpg IMAG1709.jpg IMAG1731.jpg IMAG1727.jpg IMAG1725.jpg IMAG1722.jpg IMAG1719.jpg IMAG1713.jpg IMAG1712.jpg
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deborah Posts: 115 10/9/2019	deborah Posts: 115 Rocko1 wrote: Very nice. Did you ascent route follow the PCT part of the way? Hi Rocko1, I parked in Grapevine Canyon where it meets Bitter Creek. For my hike I basically followed Bitter Creek until I was heading south, and the wash wasn't as distinct from the surrounding terrain. Then I went cross country for just a bit to climb towards Grapevine Mountain. So I wasn't on the PCT, but it wasn't far away at all. From that ridge I could see the trail section that winds up through the hills from Scissors Crossing. That's an interesting variation!
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2634 11/8/2019	dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2634 Definitely pretty washes up top and great views. Hopefully my rock stacking made the register a little easier to find... -- http://www.sefcik.com http://www.darensefcik.com http://www.carrizogorge.com
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