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Morris Peak and Mount Jenkins 4-25-09

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  • We started the hike at Walker Pass on Hwy 178 at 5,246 feet.

    We started the hike at Walker Pass on Hwy 178 at 5,246 feet.

  • Sooz, Robin and Chip at the trailhead.

    Sooz, Robin and Chip at the trailhead.

  • On the Pacific Crest Trail.

    On the Pacific Crest Trail.

  • Looking back at Hwy 178.

    Looking back at Hwy 178.

  • It's been a long time since I did a hike on a trail, most of the hikes we been doing have been XC.

    It's been a long time since I did a hike on a trail, most of the hikes we been doing have been XC.

  • One of the PCT signs along the trail.

    One of the PCT signs along the trail.

  • Interesting looking patterns on the mountain side.

    Interesting looking patterns on the mountain side.

  • Robin found this dead newborn on the trail. Looks like it might be a possum or squirrel.

    Robin found this dead newborn on the trail. Looks like it might be a possum or squirrel.

  • Nice looking tree covered ridgeline.

    Nice looking tree covered ridgeline.

  • Checking the view.

    Checking the view.

  • Robin taking flower photos.

    Robin taking flower photos.

  • Sooz on the steep section of trail leading to Morris Peak.

    Sooz on the steep section of trail leading to Morris Peak.

  • Approaching the peak, Chip and Robin are already there.

    Approaching the peak, Chip and Robin are already there.

  • Chip, Sooz, Joe(me) and Robin on Morris Peak at 7,275 feet.

    Chip, Sooz, Joe(me) and Robin on Morris Peak at 7,275 feet.

  • Marker

    Marker

  • Mount Jenkins to the northwest.

    Mount Jenkins to the northwest.

  • Better view of Mount Jenkins, we'll be hiking to it next.

    Better view of Mount Jenkins, we'll be hiking to it next.

  • Zoomed in on Mount Jenkins with Owens Peak just showing behind it.

    Zoomed in on Mount Jenkins with Owens Peak just showing behind it.

  • Hanging out on the peak.

    Hanging out on the peak.

  • Nice looking ridge to the north.

    Nice looking ridge to the north.

  • Zoomed in on the rock formations on the ridge.

    Zoomed in on the rock formations on the ridge.

  • Five Fingers to the northeast.

    Five Fingers to the northeast.

  • Another view of the strange pattern on the mountain side.

    Another view of the strange pattern on the mountain side.

  • Starting down off the peak.

    Starting down off the peak.

  • We took a short cut down Morris's north slope.

    We took a short cut down Morris's north slope.

  • Back on the PCT heading to Mount Jenkins.

    Back on the PCT heading to Mount Jenkins.

  • Flowers along the trail.

    Flowers along the trail.

  • We came upon a plaque by the trail.

    We came upon a plaque by the trail.

  • Close up of the plaque.

    Close up of the plaque.

  • Sooz on the trail.

    Sooz on the trail.

  • This is the place we left the trail and started up towards Jenkins.

    This is the place we left the trail and started up towards Jenkins.

  • Sooz and Robin near the peak.

    Sooz and Robin near the peak.

  • Robin standing on top.

    Robin standing on top.

  • Sooz and Chip on the short climb to the peak.

    Sooz and Chip on the short climb to the peak.

  • There was another plaque on top, same as the one on the trail.

    There was another plaque on top, same as the one on the trail.

  • Group shot on Mount Jenkins (aka North Morris Peak) at 7,921 feet.

    Group shot on Mount Jenkins (aka North Morris Peak) at 7,921 feet.

  • Owens Peak to the north.

    Owens Peak to the north.

  • Relaxing on the summit.

    Relaxing on the summit.

  • Looking to the northwest out towards China Lake Naval Weapons Center.

    Looking to the northwest out towards China Lake Naval Weapons Center.

  • Circle crops out in the desert.

    Circle crops out in the desert.

  • Zoomed in on two of the circles.

    Zoomed in on two of the circles.

  • Zoomed in on the China Lake's airfield.

    Zoomed in on the China Lake's airfield.

  • Five Fingers.

    Five Fingers.

  • Zoomed in on Five Fingers with part of Kern County Airport showing behind it.

    Zoomed in on Five Fingers with part of Kern County Airport showing behind it.

  • Nice ridgeline to the southeast.

    Nice ridgeline to the southeast.

  • Starting the descent.

    Starting the descent.

  • This is just off the peak heading to a short down climbing section.

    This is just off the peak heading to a short down climbing section.

  • Sooz starting the down climb.

    Sooz starting the down climb.

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