White Rocks Hills Peak with LVMC

pics by Harlan W. S.
April 04, 2009

Trip led by Chris M.  We had seven altogether; Chris M, Susan, Lee, Roy, Fred, Ali and myself.  This was my 9th or 10th time up White Rock Hills, from a variety of routes.

 

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24k topo with GPS trace

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View E from top of  Tia Grande (Big Mama), the 8200’+ limestone peak to the west of White Rock Hills. Our route is shown in blue and magenta for the last canyon. Dots indicate the route is out-of-sight behind the ridge.

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The big “chimney” on S side.  Lee watches Sue, and worries; “What if she falls? She has the lunch in her pack!” he explains.

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Chris: “We don’t need no stinkin’ badges, or straps!”

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Chris M poses as Snoopy looks on.

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View SE. Road to Willow Springs is below.

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Tunnel Vision Peak below.

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Bridge Mt is below my R leg.

 

 

 

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Damsel and Turtlehead Peaks in distance.

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We made it! Calico Hills in back.

 

 

 

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Eagle or huge hawk.  When it took off, the wingspan was huge, and the bird barely flapped its wings.

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Descent on S side of summit.

 

 

 

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In the descent canyon. View W to Tia Grande, the peak used to take the view of White Rock at the top of the page.

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Snoopy to the left.

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The last wash out.