Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
To reach the Ridgeline Loop Trailhead, follow the road to the campground all the way to its end.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
Parking is on a small turnaround at the end of the dirt road.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
A trail map marks the beginning of the path.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
A quick descent brings hikers to Willow Creek and a cool and aromatic riparian segment.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
Wooden bridge crossing Willow Creek.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
Views down Willow Creek meadow with Wheeler Peak in Nevada's Great Basin National Park dominating the skyline.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
A sign marks the fork for the Ridgeline Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
Much of the trail climbs through a meandering route through juniper forest.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
An iris grows along one of the shadier sections of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
The trail drops down to the edge of south fork of Willow Creek.
Shaun Hunter
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06/25/2018
The trail soon rejoins the Riparian Loop Trail and heads back toward the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
06/25/2018
Heading through the juniper and sage-laced landscape of Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park.