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Trip Date:  03/17/2014

Distance
: 9.2 Miles

Vertical Gain: 1100'

Group Size: 20
Hike Rating:  Easy   Moderate   Hard   Strenuous
Foresthill Ridge/Lake Clementine Hike
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Foresthill Ridge Elevation Profile
Some of the group of 20 on the trip today ready to set out. Group getting ready to start
...and they're off.  Many hikers and many paces being set on the trip. And we're off...
Lots of good sign information about each of the trails at most junctions.
Markers on the way
Turned around one corner and way down there was a view of Clementine! Nice sweeping view of Clementine
The limestone formation called Robber's Roost on the north shore of Lake Clementine has a colorful history from both the Native Americans and the outlaws who inhabited it later. Robber's Roost   Robber's Roost up close
We cachers lagged behind to make finds and then catch up to the group.
We cachers bringing up the rear
Stopping for lunch was a high point for many in the group!
Stopped for lunch
Mark, Kelly and friends enjoying the quiet lunch break spot.
Mark and friends
From the high spot we could see all the way to the Carson Pass area.
Nice views of the Carson Pass area
Walking across the 730' Foresthill bridge was a (sic) highpoint of the hike. Even for those of us who don't particular care for sudden heights.
Our last major milestone
Pretty amazing views from up here, and the fact that I released my deathgrip on the railing long enough to get this shot.
Long way down
Looking back across the bridge we just made our way over.
Looking back after crossing
Making our way down into the canyon to finish up the hike.
Last drop into the canyon
GPS Track of the full hike.   GPS Track of Hike