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

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Lookind down at Oak Park far below
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That's the way we're going, towards Simi Peak, the highest point in the near distance
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The last rocky ascent
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Looking back at the ridge we traversed a few minutes previously
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On the other side of the marsh grass is the regular trail to Simi Peak. This stand of grass hides the entrance to the path we took.
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The last little climb...
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...until we arrive at Simi Peak for lunch
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From the top, we can see this fire in Simi Valley. The smoke had completely disappeared within about a half hour of when we first saw it.
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From Simi Peak, we could see a few people on Suicide Trail below us.
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Starting back down the way we came.
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We checked out a few geocaches on the way down.
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Almost back to "Mini Tripeaks" and out of the rocks.


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