Barker Dam Loop - 4.12.2015
A photo of our GPS track for the Barker Dam Loop hike in Joshua Tree National Park... 1.5 miles roundtrip, gaining 75 feet of elevation.
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The dam was built by cowboys to hold rain water for their cattle.
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A staircase near the beginning of the loop trail.
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Denali Girl on the Barker Dam Loop Trail.
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The rain filled pond was basically dry when we were there. It used to receive 10 inches of rain a year... but now only gets 2 to 5 inches.
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The dam at the west end of the pond... built by the Barker and Shay Cattle Company... then enhanced by rancher Bill Keys.
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Water was drained from the pond into this water trough.
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Impressive rock formations on this loop hike.
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There are also some petroglyphs on this loop hike.
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Mojave Mound Cactus.
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