Wonderland of Rocks - 4.27.2015

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A photo of our GPS track for our hike in Wonderland of Rocks in Joshua Tree National Park... 3.75 miles roundtrip, gaining 687 feet of elevation.
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The parking lot for Wonderland of Rocks is not paved... although there is a restroom... and there is no official trail sign.
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In less than a quarter mile of hiking we reached the Wonderland Ranch... and the path leading to the Wonderland of Rocks is behind the ranch.
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robman in Wonderland of Rocks.
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Snowdog in Wonderland of Rocks.
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Roaming in Wonderland of Rocks.
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Parry's Nolina Cactus.
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A hiker and scrambler's paradise.
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The Astro Dome on the left... popular with rock climbers.
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All shapes and sizes.
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Over this way guys.
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Just when you think you've seen it all.
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Ride 'Em cowgirl.
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Watch your step.
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Snowdog has found a place to bivouac.
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Hey you guys... I'm up here... and you aren't.
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Snowdog and robman are heading up to see where I am.
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What now?
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Here comes robman.
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A selfie from the precarious high point... and it is very windy.
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Snowdog and robman on our little summit.
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Now lets find a way down.
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Whatever it takes.
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Almost down.
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Now lets find Denali Girl and head back to the car.