The Scouts braved the heat and rattlesnakes on their 15 mile round trip hike along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to Iron Fork. We attempted to get to Airplane Flats but found the way too steep to be safe without ropes and harnesses.
Scoutmaster Bryce and Ken review the topo map at the Bridge to Nowhere. Sam, Connor, Tanner, Cesar and Aram left the parking lot at 6:30 am and made the bridge by 8:15.
The river flow was brisk and a couple of river crossings nearly turned into swims for Sam and Tanner. The fish were plentiful and quick to bite if not very large.
Connor and Aram enjoy a break by the river.
A quick side track to Rattlesnake Falls yields two surprises. The falls were booming and a snake right in the middle of the trail. This Western Diamondback was given a wide berth.
1 comment:
that was an awesome day trip!!! i can't wait to go there on an overnighter!!! the fishing was sweet and the water was FRRRRREEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZIIIINNNNNNNNNGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!! but it was still fun to swim especially after that LONG and HARD trip up! can't wait to go there again!!!!!!!!!!
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