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Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
Tarwater Trail is in Pescadero Creek County Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
Trailhead.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
Massive tree along the trail.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
Parts of the trail pass through second-growth redwoods.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
Remnants of the original shingle mill boiler.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
Local fungi.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
Banana slugs (Ariolimax californicus) are frequently seen in this area.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
Primal forest.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
This old cabin is well-preserved.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
12/14/2017
In places the trail climbs above the trees for nice views.