682. Thunder Mountain Loop (07/31/09)

Hikers (5): Diane, Iyad, Janice, Sarah, Steve
Distance: 13 miles
Rating: 3 difficulty, 9 beauty
Park info: Eldorado National Forest near Kirkwood

Steve owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Iyad and Steve

Thunder Mountain Trailhead

The tip of the triangular rock in the center is Point 9410'

Hanging out just before the summit push

Janice and Diane look over the edge from the true Amador highpoint

Wildflower route to Thunder Mountain

Silver Lake from Thunder Mountain's Peak

Goofing around at Castle Point

Milestones:
Highest point in Amador county
Diane's 120^th leaf

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