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Our route is shown in cyan on this topo map. We started at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot at the top of the map.
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Google Earth view of our route, in cyan, looking south from about where we started. Boney Mtn Wilderness trails are red, Sycamore Canyon trails are orange and Circle X Ranch trails are yellow.
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Headed towards Boney Mountain
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Forming a V that points at our destination
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Climbing the Hidden Valley Overlook Trail
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Heading up Danielson Road, going towards the old cabin
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Taking a break at an overlook for everyone to catch up
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Looking at our route where we are about to turn onto Old Boney Trail
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On the Western Ridge Trail, pointing out our route
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The first really steep section
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Jose is plugged in when he hikes
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Admiring the view after that little climb
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The girls laze in the sun
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Hike leader Steve
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The men-hikers show some flexibility
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Where we're headed
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Mari looks out at the Old Boney Trail far below
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Steve is happy that the weather is so much better than the last time we were up here
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Hikers on the Old Boney Trail far below
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