Hiking the Secret Passage to Simi Peak on November 28, 2009

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Google Earth view of the hike, looking due west. We started left of center, moved right and then towards the viewer as we climbed the ridge. Simi Peak is at the lower right.
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Starting on the Hidden Meadow Trail
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Still on the Hidden Meadow Trail, we have turned north and can hike towards the rocky ridge we'll be climbing shortly.
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A short portion of the hike was on the Oakbrook Edison Rd.
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Hiking up towards "Mini Tripeaks"
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Looking up Albertson Fireroad, with "Mini Tripeaks" on the left
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On the switchbacks (from below)
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Looking back down the switchbacks
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Paul takes a seat on the "Little Wall of Simi"
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The group takes a break at the "Little Wall of Simi"
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Looking at the giant crow's nest in the little cave
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Paul climbs on the rocks near the Lonesome Oak
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Investigating the hammocks in the Lonesome Oak
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This is the steepest part of the trail
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Flagging the trail so others can find the correct path

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