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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/10/2017
The parking area in a deluge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/10/2017
Access was just opened up to the trail recently, as it lies on private property. A sign now warns that the landowner is not responsible for any injuries.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/10/2017
A short trail follows the bluff toward the pond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/10/2017
At a Portuguese oven, the trail leaves the bluff and cuts down a hillside toward the pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/10/2017
Walking down the slope, with the Venus Pool below.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/10/2017
The first spot overlooking the pool is also the highest of the cliffs to jump into the water from.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/10/2017
It is typical to find crowds at the pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/10/2017
A cliff jumper leaping from the 45-foot ledge into the pool.