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I was privileged to have the opportunity to hike with @regehr, @Ugly and Simon today. The trail of choice was the Mill B North Trail located in Big Cottonwood Canyon. I had never hiked Mill B before, but both @Ugly and @regehr highly recommended it, so how could I go wrong.
Regehr was kind enough to pick me up on his way to the trailhead, and we met up with Ugly and Simon at approximately 6:30 in the morning to begin our hike.
Mill B North Trailhead information sign
A choice right off the bat. We went right.
Looking down on the S Curve in Big Cottonwood Canyon where the trailhead is located
I of course would take up the rear for most of the day. Nobody told me there would
be hills on this one.
Following Mill B North Fork at the beginning
Approaching the wilderness boundary
California ninebark was plentiful along the trail
Stopping for a quick stretch, and to let Scatman catch up.
Sun is beginning to hit the northern ridge of Big Cottonwood Canyon
Looking through the shadow towards the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon
Broads Fork Twin Peaks and the Cottonwood Ridge dominated the views on this hike
With some peeks of Wildcat Ridge thrown in for good measure
Looking across the canyon towards Mineral Fork and Mount Superior and Monte Cristo
Can't get me enough of the Cottonwood Ridge
Western wallflower
Wasatch Beardtongue
The infamous bikini pose for @Rockskipper!
Ugly enjoying the view
A look up the draw towards Mount Raymond
Our first run in with snow
Some downfall on the trail to make @Bob happy.
Horsemint was powerful along some sections of the trail
Aspens lifted my spirits on the way up
More Mineral Fork for everybody
Just love the aspen
Spring Beauty
Canary violet
Reaching a trail junction at the base of Mount Raymond
A portion of Wildcat Ridge to the west
Enjoying the views of Wildcat Ridge
Turning around and heading to find a location for lunch
Lunch time just off the trail
I hauled my 75-300mm zoom lens with me, so I felt obligated to use it. Mount Superior.
Monte Cristo
Broads Fork Twin Peaks
The summit of Mount Raymond above
Another gorgeous view of the Cottonwood Ridge on our way back down
Back down the draw
You can see some of a rattlesnake in the shade at the center of the image
Along with it's rattle if you squint hard enough.
Looking back at Mount Raymond
White forget-me-nots
Hookers onion
A wild rose
More Wildcat Ridge
Ninebark along the trail - very plentiful
A white wild rose
Common yarrow
Back at the trailhead.
Just a great hike with wonderful companions. Thanks for letting me tag along guys.
Regehr was kind enough to pick me up on his way to the trailhead, and we met up with Ugly and Simon at approximately 6:30 in the morning to begin our hike.
Mill B North Trailhead information sign
A choice right off the bat. We went right.
Looking down on the S Curve in Big Cottonwood Canyon where the trailhead is located
I of course would take up the rear for most of the day. Nobody told me there would
be hills on this one.
Following Mill B North Fork at the beginning
Approaching the wilderness boundary
California ninebark was plentiful along the trail
Stopping for a quick stretch, and to let Scatman catch up.
Sun is beginning to hit the northern ridge of Big Cottonwood Canyon
Looking through the shadow towards the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon
Broads Fork Twin Peaks and the Cottonwood Ridge dominated the views on this hike
With some peeks of Wildcat Ridge thrown in for good measure
Looking across the canyon towards Mineral Fork and Mount Superior and Monte Cristo
Can't get me enough of the Cottonwood Ridge
Western wallflower
Wasatch Beardtongue
The infamous bikini pose for @Rockskipper!
Ugly enjoying the view
A look up the draw towards Mount Raymond
Our first run in with snow
Some downfall on the trail to make @Bob happy.
Horsemint was powerful along some sections of the trail
Aspens lifted my spirits on the way up
More Mineral Fork for everybody
Just love the aspen
Spring Beauty
Canary violet
Reaching a trail junction at the base of Mount Raymond
A portion of Wildcat Ridge to the west
Enjoying the views of Wildcat Ridge
Turning around and heading to find a location for lunch
Lunch time just off the trail
I hauled my 75-300mm zoom lens with me, so I felt obligated to use it. Mount Superior.
Monte Cristo
Broads Fork Twin Peaks
The summit of Mount Raymond above
Another gorgeous view of the Cottonwood Ridge on our way back down
Back down the draw
You can see some of a rattlesnake in the shade at the center of the image
Along with it's rattle if you squint hard enough.
Looking back at Mount Raymond
White forget-me-nots
Hookers onion
A wild rose
More Wildcat Ridge
Ninebark along the trail - very plentiful
A white wild rose
Common yarrow
Back at the trailhead.
Just a great hike with wonderful companions. Thanks for letting me tag along guys.
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