A short hike above Idaho City to get out of Boise's summer heat, this area offers outstanding views and wildflowers in July.
- July 8, 2001
- Trip start 9am
- Hike start at 10:30am
- Team: Jasmine, Julie, and John
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Trying to escape the Boise heat, John pulled out his mental list of cool places. he had ridden up here several times on a closed road. The road we drove this day was an alternate route he had not tried. Although it was slow, the low speed had a calming effect. And the gentle breeze on top was wonderful. |
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We parked down low and hiked cross-country up to the lookout. Along the way, we saw raptors, and found an old mining cabin. |
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John led the girls down to the beginnings of the Cottonwood Creek trail. Along the creek, the wildflowers were in full bloom. These paintbrush were amazingly pink. |
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If Julie were writing this, she'd tell you what these things are called. |
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I know, I know. Columbine! |
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