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There is a large parking area at the trailhead.
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Dogs love this trail.
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Small bridge crossing Shingle Creek.
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Shingle Creek runs beside most of the trail and waters the wildflowers, low-lying grasses, and cornflower plants.
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There are so many great forks of Shingle Creek that harbor small grassy islands and meadows.
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Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
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Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
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Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
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A somewhat unstable bridge just before a steep section of the hike.
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Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
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Looking back down the main climb.
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Trail runners.
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Views from the Shingle Creek Trail.
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Most the trail has a steady but not steep grade.
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The beautiful cornflower plant.
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Turning around here makes the hike between 10 and 11 miles. You can connect to more trails with several lakes if you continue beyond this sign.
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Taking a short break on the way back down.