1068. Grizzly Gulch Falls (01/21/17)

Hikers (9): Adam, Chinyet, Christina, Jeff, Jim, Mihail, Shuli, Sophie, Steve
Distance: 13 miles
Rating: 3 difficulty, 9 beauty
Park info: Henry Coe State Park near Gilroy

Steve owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Eric, Sophie, and Steve

As advertised, it was a little cold, there were water crossings (and I lost my water crossing shoes along the way), there was plenty of pushing through brush in areas with no trails. Post hike feedback suggests there was also poison oak. We hit the perfect window between heavy rain, with nary a drop during the hike. Shuli almost earned a permanent ban from my hikes. . .

Hunting Hollow's creek crossing

Last climb on Steer Ridge

After crossing Grizzly Creek

Heading deep off-trail

Side hilling

The group at the falls

Above the falls

Bubble beehive

Anza and Cullen Trail junction

Coyote Creek had plenty of water

Milestones:
Adam's 50^th leaf

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