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Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
The trail starts by hugging the shores of Lake Poway.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Hillsides at the beginning of the trail offer picnic tables.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
The trail starts by hugging the shores of Lake Poway.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Typical section of the trail once it departs from the banks of Lake Poway.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
View north toward Escondido.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Typical section of trail.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Two miles into the trail you'll find an open view with a picnic table.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Cairn along the trail.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
This oak tree, about two thirds of the way to Potato Chip Rock, is a popular rest stop.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Hikers wait in line for a photo at Potato Chip Rock.
Anzelina Coodey
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01/14/2015
Hikers wait in line for a photo at Potato Chip Rock.
Anzelina Coodey
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01/14/2015
With careful cropping, the rock seems more precarious than it really is.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Although not a small drop by any means, the rock is quite safe.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Manzanita.
Anzelina Coodey
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01/14/2015
View from the trail.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
San Diego is silhouetted against the Pacific Ocean.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Mountain biker along the lower section of the trail.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
View of Lake Poway.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Lake Poway.
Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
01/14/2015
Lake Poway.