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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
Access for the Interpretive Loop Trail is from the same parking area for the charcoal ovens.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
An interpretive sign immediately beyond the charcoal ovens marks the fork for the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
The trail covers a low rolling sage and juniper lined route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
Though under two-thirds of a mile in total length, the trail has benches and informational signs about the environment.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
Ward Mountain towering above the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
Interpretive signs along the Interpretive Loop.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
The trail touches down at Willow Creek before looping back toward the charcoal ovens.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
The Ward Charcoal Ovens as seen from the Interpretive Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/25/2018
The reemergence of the loop trail at the ovens.