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That's where we're going, the Last Chance Trail along the lower flank of Hines Peak. But first, there are two more streams to find our way across
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We had lunch at a burned-out camp
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The new growth isn't as high as the burned chaparral yet
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View from the Last Chance Trail
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The Last Chance Trail is in much better condition!
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View from the Last Chance Trail
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On the Last Chance Trail, with the Red Reef Trail visible high on the ridge at the left
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Looking back down the Last Chance Trail
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Hines Peak is high above us and it looks pretty steep. Good thing we're not trying to get to the top!
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Piles of skree at the base of Hines Peak
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Looking back down the Last Chance Trail
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Looking ahead on the Last Chance Trail
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The close we get to Hines Peak, the steeper it looks
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Our hands are dirty from the charred chaparral
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Almost up to the Red Reef Trail
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In the distance we can see the cliffs of Santa Paula Creek Canyon, with Santa Paula Peak behind and to the left
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We made it to Red Reef Trail
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We can see the Topatopa mountains peeking over the ridge
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