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    The beginning of the trail on NF-2209, which leads to Jawbone Flat. Only open to local residents.
    Small pool off of NF-2209.
    Old mine shaft.
    The beginning of the trail on NF-2209.
    Old locamotive boiler at Merten Mill.
    Sawmill Falls.
    Abandoned building at Merten Mill.
    Swimming hole and beach just past Sawmill Falls.
    Cascades blueberry (Vaccinium deliciosum).
    Pool at Slide Falls.
    Slide Falls.
    Backcountry campsites near Slide Falls.
    Footbridge leading to Jawbone Flats.
    Opal Pool (great cliff jumping spot).
    Halvor Tweto
    Photo Date: 
    09/16/2013
    A coastal giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) enjoys a delectable slug on the Opal Creek Trail.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    06/15/2017
    Opal Creek drains Opal Pool.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    06/15/2017
    Opal Creek is channeled through a narrow passage before plunging into Opal Pool.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    06/15/2017
    Opal Creek Falls above Opal Pool.

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