Hiking the Secret Passage to Simi Peak on Nov 22, 2008

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Next to the cave in the "Lunch Rocks"
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Looking around the Lunch Rocks
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Adrienne on the peak of the Lunch Rocks
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Heading up the Wiggles
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The peak on the right is about half way. We'll go right under the Lonesome Oak, just left of that peak.
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Geoff hangs back to take pictures along the way
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Hikers on the Secret Passage to Simi Peak Trail - Photo by Geoff Murray
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Geoff and Camille take pictures of the rock formations
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Passing a small natural wall next to the trail
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The top of the Lonesome Oak peeks out above a huge rock
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Camille and Geoff
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Charlotte climbs a very short steep section
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This was the most difficult part of the trail to find originally. But it's easy now that we know where it is
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Steve steps over the skeleton of fallen brush - Photo by Geoff Murray
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Camille points out the Lonesome Oak that we've just passed under
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After the Lonesome Oak, more steep uphill
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At the top of this climb, some nice rocks to admire the view from
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It turns out to be a good place for a rest and snack
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More climbing
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Camille and Nikki are smiling!
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There must be something to look at over there
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Adrienne and Camille looking down at the little tiny houses below
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Inspecting the gate
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Camille wants to get in!
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Simi Peak, our destination, is the highest peak, just right of center at the top
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The trail heads over to the ridge for awhile

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