Henry Coe State Park Bikepacking 2008
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Bikepacking in Henry Coe State Park 2008 Day 2: Central Henry Coe day hike from Pacheco Camp, including Willow Ridge Road, Walsh Trail and Pacheco Ridge Road
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I start back up the Rooster Comb Trail to the right to avoid the private property on Orestimba Creek Road ahead

I start back up the Rooster Comb Trail to the right to avoid the private property on Orestimba Creek Road ahead

Date: September 03, 2008, 14h21

Day 2: Central Henry Coe day hike from Pacheco Camp, including Willow Ridge Road, Walsh Trail and Pacheco Ridge Road

I decide to stay camped at Pacheco Camp and do an afternoon hiking loop over White Tank Spring Trail, Willow Ridge Road, Center Flats Road, Walsh Trail and Pacheco Ridge Road.

I leave camp before 13h and return before 19h. 12.5 hiking miles with 2250 feet elevation gain (not including rollers).

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h11
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Noon sunshine at Pacheco Camp with my tent hiding under the big oak tree on the left

Noon sunshine at Pacheco Camp with my tent hiding under the big oak tree on the left

I slept in late this morning (I am on vacation after all). After a camp breakfast of granola, tamari almonds, beef jerky, strong coffee, and dried apricots, I browse my maps to come up with a hiking route for the day.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h11
The old cabin at Pacheco Camp is well-maintained, locked and used by the Park for special events

The old cabin at Pacheco Camp is well-maintained, locked and used by the Park for special events

I heard (or read) somewhere that last year's huge brush fire came very close to here and that firefighters somehow managed to keep the fire from reaching the cabin area.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h42
The metal fire pit near Pacheco Camp cabin sports an appropriate message for the hot-and-dry season

The metal fire pit near Pacheco Camp cabin sports an appropriate message for the hot-and-dry season

"No campfires please, thanx." Campers like me are still free to use their camp stoves.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h43
The thermometer on the shady side of the shower building shows 80 degrees F

The thermometer on the shady side of the shower building shows 80 degrees F

A pleasantly warm day that will feel warmer than that later this afternoon in the hot sun.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h43
The Pacheco Spring tub is full of fresh water (and a few yellowjackets)

The Pacheco Spring tub is full of fresh water (and a few yellowjackets)

The water quality at Pacheco Spring is excellent. Instead of filtering water from the tub, I take water straight from the tap outside the shower building. The water is unfiltered, but tastes great and I haven't suffered any ill effects from it yet.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h44
The old outhouse at Pacheco Camp (no longer used) sits near the more recent concrete outhouse a bit up the hill

The old outhouse at Pacheco Camp (no longer used) sits near the more recent concrete outhouse a bit up the hill

The little four-pane window and board-and-batten exterior of this building match the style of the old cabin down below.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h47
I finally start today's hike, first up White Tank Spring Trail, and pass this dormant hillside gooseberry (ribes californicum)

I finally start today's hike, first up White Tank Spring Trail, and pass this dormant hillside gooseberry (ribes californicum)

I have a couple of these prickly plants in my dry garden, which are green and covered with tiny hummingbird-attracting flowers during the winter months. I enjoy the late-summer rusty look of this plant as well.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h50
White Tank Spring, Henry Coe State Park

White Tank Spring, Henry Coe State Park

Presumably, this rusty old water tank holds water from the spring.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h56
White Tank Spring, Henry Coe State Park

White Tank Spring, Henry Coe State Park

The water in the spring tub is algae-rich and the spring is not flowing right now.

Date: September 01, 2008, 12h56
Above Pacheco Camp, White Tank Spring Trail passes through a ceanothus grove before rising into a drier, more exposed area

Above Pacheco Camp, White Tank Spring Trail passes through a ceanothus grove before rising into a drier, more exposed area

White Tank Spring Trail rises about 700 feet over two miles. The trail is a bit more grown-in than I was expecting.

Date: September 01, 2008, 13h02
Fluffy clematis post-flower seed heads along White Tank Spring Trail, Henry Coe State Park

Fluffy clematis post-flower seed heads along White Tank Spring Trail, Henry Coe State Park

This clematis was intertwined with a patch of poison oak, as is often the case.

Date: September 01, 2008, 13h07
View of damage from last year's brush fire from White Tank Spring Trail, Henry Coe State Park

View of damage from last year's brush fire from White Tank Spring Trail, Henry Coe State Park

There's a lot of post-fire regrowth here along White Tank Spring Trail, but the next hill over still looks quite barren.

Date: September 01, 2008, 13h14
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