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La Primavera Forest big circle

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Distance
15.19 mi
Elevation gain
1,053 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
1,053 ft
Max elevation
5,137 ft
TrailRank 
59
Min elevation
4,539 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
6 hours 52 minutes
Coordinates
2239
Uploaded
January 2, 2016
Recorded
January 2016
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near La Lobera, Jalisco (Mexico)

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Itinerary description

I have done the northern part of this loop before. But this was the first attempt to do the full circle. I have done this in counter-clockwise direction and now think that may be opposite direction would be better. At least you will have opportunity to bath in the refreshing creek after the long trail.

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PictographRiver Altitude 4,567 ft
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River crossing

Pristine clear water running from the well 100m up along the creek. Dragonflies rest on the stones and pose for the shots. Thanks to water all year round the valley looks green, some flowers can be found.

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,730 ft
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Viewpoint 1

Trail crosses the creek bed and climbs to the opposite rim from which you can see far around. There are some interesting stone formations.

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,784 ft
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Woodpecker's depot

At this point look at the pine trees. Many of them are used by woodpeckers to store acorns.

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,006 ft
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Viewpoint 2

Viewpoint 2

PictographIntersection Altitude 5,046 ft
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Fork

I took left at the fork though the alternative (right) road will probably lead to the same point. To this point the road goes on the top of the plate with some pine trees. I took left because it led to the oak forest. This time of the year you can see old dry leaves together with new tender ones covered with fluff.

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,037 ft
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Viewpoint 3

Viewpoint 3

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,025 ft
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Viewpoint 4

Viewpoint 4

PictographRiver Altitude 4,774 ft
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Creek crossing

Crossing small creek with clear water. Not deep enough to soak yourself completely but still good for refreshment.

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,813 ft
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Pine nursery

Small nursery of pine trees that rangers plant in the forest here and there.

PictographIntersection Altitude 4,865 ft
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Turn left for short cut

The road makes loop while climbing up. You can save some efforts making the shortcut using the trail

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,947 ft
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Viewpoint 5

Another good viewpoint with panoramic view. I stayed there for sunset. On the way back in darkness missed the turn and went some excessive 2 km until realized that I am on the wrong path.

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,909 ft

Pine alley

Pine alley

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