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- Some of the Brea Runners went to Mecca, located about 40 miles SE of Palm Springs to hike Ladder Canyon. Here they are near the entrance to the trail.
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- Ben, Pam and Ed navigating their way through the slot canyon.
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- Pam and Sharon
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- Kathleen, Ben and Ed
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- Pam climbing one of many ladders in the canyon, which were placed by a local hiking group.
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- Ben and Julia
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- Kathleen is almost at the top
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- Here comes Sharon!
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- Julia is nearing the top.
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- Looking down into the slot canyon below.
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- Julie is crawling out of a hole.
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- Su is demonstrating how agile she is on the rocks.
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- Ed came prepared and wore gloves.
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- After we climbed out of Ladder Canyon, we hiked the Mecca Hills.
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- We were able to enjoy a great view of the Salton Sea and the Coachella Valley below us from a portion of the trail.
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- It was the perfect day for a hike…great weather and temperature.
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- Sharon, Cindy, Su and Liz W.
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- Hikers created Hoodoo rock sculptures in one area along the trail.
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- A nice place to rest…
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- Pam getting creative.
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- Julia found a nice spot for her rock sculpture.
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- Cindy utilizing her rock balancing skills.
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- Elaine looks quite pleased with her sculpture.
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- Sharon watching Ed create his rock sculpture.
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- There were so many interesting rocks to look at.
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- Ed, Sharon, Cindy and Pam
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- The group is heading back.
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- We had to descend a couple of ladders on the way back.
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- Ed and Kathleen
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- Chutes and Ladders with Pam, Su and Cindy
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- Dennis making his way down one of the final ladders.
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- It was a 4 1/2 mile hike.
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- Liz W, Sharon, Cindy and Kathleen
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- Dennis took the following series of black and white photos…
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- Thank you Su for leading us on this wonderful hike!!! We all had a great time!
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- FRONT: Julie H, Pam, Elaine, Cindy, Su, Ben, Sharon, Kathleen, Liz W. BACK: Dennis, Ed, Julia
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