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The Mitchell Canyon Trailhead.
Carry lots of water for this exposed trail.
The view from Mitchell Rock.
The exposed trail to Eagle Peak.
Yellow daisy.
Mitchell Quarry.
Clayton and the windmills along Route 12.
Cherry blossoms along the trail.
The trail continues along the ridge.
The trail continues along the ridge.
Indian paintbrush.
Sections of the trail are steep.
Tarantulas can be found roaming the trails in September and October while they search for a mate.
The fireroad on the ridge.
Garter snake hanging out.
Eagle Peak.
Eagle Peak.
Continue along the ridge to the loop point.
The back of the mountain.
Returning to the lower elevations along the loop.
Water tower on the way to the parking lot.