EL CAPITAN and EAGLE PEAK (from Big Oak Flat Road)
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A sturdy footbridge crosses over Cascade Creek. BUY PHOTO |
We now follow the abandoned Old Big Oak Flat Road south. (This road used to continue all the way down to Yosemite Valley right under El Capitan.) BUY PHOTO |
Soon enough, the trail to El Capitan leaves the old road and starts its steep ascent into Yosemite high country. BUY PHOTO |
We continue up and up and up and make our way into more open territory. BUY PHOTO |
Lovely wildflowers scattered all over Ribbon Meadow. BUY PHOTO |
Red markers occasionally blaze the trail. BUY PHOTO |
Shooting stars (dodecatheon) along Ribbon Creek. BUY PHOTO |
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