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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    09/10/2018
    The Fern Trail begins behind a gate near the entrance to Humbug Mountain State Park Campground.
    Shaun Hunter
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    09/10/2018
    Most of the trail follows the asphalt remains of the old Highway 101 route.
    Shaun Hunter
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    09/10/2018
    The first half mile contains marked examples of a few of the different fern varieties that grow in the forest along the route.
    Shaun Hunter
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    09/10/2018
    A spur trail leaves the Fern Trail and heads down to the campground.
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    Cliffs give a chance to get a good perspective of Humbug Mountain and the rocks rising from the nearby sea.
    Shaun Hunter
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    09/10/2018
    Portions of the asphalt road have decayed and become a double track service road.
    Shaun Hunter
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    09/10/2018
    Scenic fog encapsulating Humbug Mountain as seen from the trail.
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    09/10/2018
    Humbug Mountain touching down into the Pacific Ocean.
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    Rain reflections of the trees surrounding the Fern Trail.
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    Leaving the old roadbed, a sign marks the trail for the overlook.
    Shaun Hunter
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    The overlook at the apex of the Fern Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
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    09/10/2018
    Morning views from atop the Fern Trail.

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