While Lori was out of town I took the oppritunity to do some hiking/backpacking. I tried to do the Dan Springs loop. I did about 4 miles in and missed the turn off for the loop. I had to back track some and spent the night @ spirit springs. The springs seemed to be running very strong for this time of year.

I made the trip up to Dans spring from from 4pm to 8 and down from Spirit Spring from 6am to 8. It was about 2 miles into Spirit Spring. You can see it on the Map... Spirit is in the deepest ravine between Dan Spring and Oak Grove (the trial head). I also crossed a heavy flowing Colombine Spring .5 miles from Oak Grove Corral.

I think I will take the scouts on this one. It took a while to find a place free of scrub oak large enough for the troop to camp in, but there is a good palce .5 miles beyond Spirit Springs, on top of a ridge before Dan Springs (which was not wet at all).

I get pictures later.

Bret




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