Mescal Jan 14
Mescal is a mesa accessible as a side hike from Long Canyon
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MESCAL From the Long Canyon trailhead
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Up Long Canyon toward Mescal Mountain
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We proceed clockwise around the base
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THe difficult climb to the top would be up this slot
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A fork in the trail
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A nice disolay of desert varnish
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Climbing up to the Birthing Cave
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We call this quasi-ruin the COnference Center, and a good place for lunch
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A small ruin on the way to the cave
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The Birthing Cave
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We make our way back
