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Google Earth view of our hike, looking west. We started at the right. The Hidden Pond Trail is shown in red, the rest of the hike is green.
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We spot a few California poppies at the side of the trail shortly after we start out.
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Starting down the Hidden Pond Trail
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There's a big rut on the right where the trail is steeper
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Another steep section and an even bigger rut
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Sunflowers next to the trail
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There are clear reminders of the Springs Fire, almost 2 years ago, along the trail here.
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Approaching Ranch Center Road
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A patch of wild hyacinths beside the trail
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There are a few poppies poking out through the grass here
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Boney Mountain is behind us in the distance
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Climbing the switchbacks, we see the others below us
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Another switchback, a better view of Boney Mountain
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Ranch Center Road is far below us at this point
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There are lots of morning glories here, and everywhere for that matter
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This was the only patch of mustard the trail went through
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