Some readers of this blog will never get to hike to the top of Eagle Bluff on Cypress Island so I snapped a whole bunch of pics while I walked along.
I'll try to keep the text to a minimum
We took the dinghy to shore at Pelican Beach, which is a Department of Natural Resources Site (DNR) see Pelican Beach >> Read about Pelican Beach on Cypress right here
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Pictures from the water of Eagle Bluff on Cypress Island
You may also enjoy this picture trip around Matia
Land and Sea around Matia Island
I'll try to keep the text to a minimum
We took the dinghy to shore at Pelican Beach, which is a Department of Natural Resources Site (DNR) see Pelican Beach >> Read about Pelican Beach on Cypress right here
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| The boardwalk quickly gives way to forested trail |
Many, many pictures yet to see
welcome back
Hint: try double clicking a picture to see if it gets full screen or something else!
(you may lose the picture captions, but sometimes it's worth it)
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| Firewood scavenging gives the trail a manicured park-like look for a short distance Pelican Beach offers free camping sites and anchor buoys |
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| a short way up the trail are some helpful DNR displays and where I suspect many people turn around and head back to the boat |
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| steadily but easily we head uphill |
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| come on, I'm waiting |
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| open areas grow well |
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| solid rock makes poor soil |
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| up and up |
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| there's very little erosion on trail, even though it rains a lot here |
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| blow downs are common |
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| evidence of fire abound |
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| not the top, but worth a look see |
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| expansive views draw you off the trail |
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| still going up |
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| The final push, maybe! |
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| a little beauty along the way |
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| not much dirt on this trail |
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| All in all, an easy and enjoyable walk. |
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| Overcast weather makes poor pictures, but we appreciated not being in scorching sunshine. |
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| In the background is Peavine Pass on left and Obstruction Pass on right |
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| no eagles in sight today, Smugglers Cove below |
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| of course, a survey marker! |
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| stepping off the edge anywhere up on top would be fatal |
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| heading back down presents some challenges |
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| great views are everywhere you look |
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| I don't remember this switchback |
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| or this erosion |
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| if you stop and watch you may see a local resident |
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| cut one down and another grows back |
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| heading for the boat and lunch |
Pictures from the water of Eagle Bluff on Cypress Island
The round trip hike from Pelican Beach is about 2 1/2 hrs, and remember the trail is closed until after July 15th
You may also enjoy this picture trip around Matia
Land and Sea around Matia Island
