I begin backtracking and look for Murphy Trail along the way, an alternate route up to Robison Mountain

Day 4: Hike from Paradise Lake up Rooster Comb Trail and Orestimba Creek Road to Robison Creek and back

1. Drinking... ... 22. Oh look,... 23. Orestimba... 24. The steep... 25. I begin... 26. For safety ... 27. I start... 28. Just before... ... 44. I'm boiling...

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At the top of this part of Pacheco Ridge, the road winds to the right around the lush green knob ahead and through a shady area

Date: September 01, 2008, 18h10

I begin backtracking and look for Murphy Trail along the way, an alternate route up to Robison Mountain

I don't see Murphy Trail, nor a sign for it, but I could probably just walk straight up the ridge to the top of the mountain. However, with my water and energy reserves evaporating, it's probably better not to.

Date: September 03, 2008, 13h46

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I begin backtracking and look for Murphy Trail along the way, an alternate route up to Robison Mountain

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Mojave National Preserve Bikepacking and Hiking, Spring 2009 (16 days)
Mojave National Preserve Mountain-Bike Camping and Day Hikes 2008 (two weeks)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping 2007 (one week, Xmas-New Year's)
Henry Coe State Park Mountain-Bike Camping 2007 (eight nights)
Death Valley Bicycle Camping 2007 (two weeks)
Henry Coe State Park Bicycle Camping 2006 (four nights)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping 2006 (two weeks)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping 2000 (11 days)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping 1999 (one week)

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