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Black Hills, SD Expedition No. 169 – Boulder Hill (4-22-16 & 4-23-16)

Joe and cousin Dusty were in town! That meant another Black Hills Expedition was in the cards for Lupe. Joe was in the mood for a nice, easy trail hike where the dogs could romp around in the forest. SPHP suggested taking the loop N of Boulder Hill on Flume Trail No. 50. The loop was only a few miles long, and much of it was nearly level. Joe thought that sounded fine.

A short time later, Joe was parking the G6 at the Boulder Hill trailhead (4-22-16, 2:00 PM, upper 70’s °F). Lupe, Dusty, Joe and SPHP all piled out. Although there were maps posted at the trailhead, only the W part of the Flume Trail loop was shown. SPHP didn’t think it mattered. Lupe and SPHP had explored the entire Flume Trail, including the loop, back in 2012. The loop was a piece of cake!

SPHP led everyone SE on Flume Trail No. 50, going almost 0.5 mile up a long steady rise to a saddle area between Boulder Hill (5,331 ft.) to the SW and Storm Hill (5,192 ft.) to the NE. Boulder Hill had been visible from the trailhead, and SPHP had mentioned to Joe that a spur of Flume Trail No. 50 went up to the top. Although Joe hadn’t initially seemed too interested in Boulder Hill, when the junction with the spur trail was reached just over the saddle, Joe asked about it again.

When SPHP said the spur trail to the top was only 0.25 to 0.375 mile long, and the route up involved only minor exposure/scrambling, Joe wanted to try it. Dusty and Lupe were both game, too, of course!

It had been nearly 4 years since Lupe was last here on Black Hills, SD Expedition No. 19 on 5-13-12. SPHP’s memory was less than perfect. The spur trail was more like 0.5 mile long, and SPHP lost it for a while taking a short cut. Nevertheless, the trail was soon found again near the end of a spur road to Boulder Hill off USFS Road No. 358. From here, the scramble up the rocky path to the summit began.

The path started at the SW end of the mountain. It wasn’t long, although it was longer than SPHP remembered. The little bit of scrambling and exposure involved were easily navigated. Only partway up, Joe was already becoming impressed with the views.

Joe and Dusty partway up Boulder Hill. Photo looks SW.

The only problem encountered on the way to the summit was a considerable amount of broken glass on the trail, evidence of the existence of a local band of Neanderthals. Fortunately, Lupe and Dusty made it past all the broken glass without incident.

The path approached the summit from the W between two high points roughly equal in elevation. Dusty, Lupe, Joe and SPHP went to check out the S summit area first. The S area is mostly level, open and pretty much solid rock. It features concrete blocks and a concrete step that must have once been part of a previously existing lookout structure.

Joe & Lupe. Silver Peak is seen beyond Joe. Harney Peak (7,242 ft.) is in the distance on the R. Photo looks SW. — Joe & Lupe. Silver Mountain is seen beyond Joe. **Harney Peak (7,242 ft.)** is in the distance on the R. Photo looks SW.

Dusty toward the slanting N end of the S summit area. Photo looks NNW.

Lupe near the N end of the S summit area. Part of the N summit area is visible over by the trees. Photo looks NW. — Lupe near the N end of the S summit area. Part of the N summit area is visible in the trees. Photo looks NW.

After looking around the S summit, everyone went over to the N summit area to check it out, too. The N summit area was more wooded, uneven and natural looking. There was another lower high point a little farther N, but no one went over to it. The views were fine from on high.

Lupe on the N summit area. Photo looks NNW. — Lupe on the N summit. Photo looks NNW.

The Boulder Hill survey benchmark was on one of the high rocks of the N summit area.

When Joe and SPHP were done looking at the views, it was time to head down. There was still plenty of time remaining to go around the loop back at Flume Trail No. 50.

Lupe perches high up on a rock of the S summit area close to where the trail heads down.

Joe and Dusty shortly after starting down. This photo looks W from close to the top of the mountain.

Dusty goes down the path on the W side of Boulder Hill. Photo looks S.

Once down off the rocky path to the summit, Lupe, Dusty, Joe and SPHP followed the Flume Trail spur back to the main trail. From the junction, SPHP led everyone E on the main trail, which lost elevation steadily. The trail soon appeared to follow an old road.

The road went past a strange, decaying structure a little way off to the SE in the forest. This proved to be an odd water collection device. A “V” shaped metal roof sloped down to a water trough in the middle. A sign said it was supposed to help provide a source of water for wildlife. Well, maybe for short wildlife. The roof over the trough was only 1.5 feet high. The whole thing was fenced in, neglected and falling apart. Very strange.

Lupe, Dusty, Joe and SPHP returned to the road/trail. Before long it came to a dead end. There was no sign of the Flume Trail continuing beyond the end of the road. Hmm. Mysterious. It was time to backtrack. The spur trail to Boulder Hill was in view again by the time Joe found where SPHP had missed a turn earlier. Finally back on the correct route, everyone headed E again.

Flume Trail No. 50 lost elevation steadily. SPHP kept expecting it to level out and curve around to the N. It didn’t. Finally, part of the old man-made rock foundation that supported the flume back in the early 1880’s came into view on the N side of the valley. The trail didn’t go toward it. Instead it continued E on the S side of the valley.

This just didn’t seem right. Lupe and SPHP left the trail to go over to the man-made rock foundation, hoping to find the loop trail. Joe and Dusty stayed on the main trail, exploring it a little farther E. Lupe and SPHP found no sign of the loop trail, but Joe and Dusty almost immediately came to a map posted along the main trail. The map explained everything.

SPHP had led Lupe, Dusty and Joe completely astray. This was Flume Trail No. 50 alright, but this part of the trail was going to the trail’s E end at Coon Hollow near Rockerville. The loop trail actually turned N way back at the E edge of the Boulder Hill trailhead where the G6 was parked!

Well, that was that! There was nothing to do, but return to the G6. Lupe, Dusty, Joe and SPHP turned around and were back by 5:15 PM. Sure enough, there was the start of the Flume Trail loop, just a few paces E of the trailhead parking lot. From the very start, there had been no reason to head toward Boulder Hill.

Except, of course, that everyone enjoyed Boulder Hill. Joe liked it so much, he proposed coming back the next day to hike the Flume Trail loop and climb Boulder Hill again!

So that’s what happened. The next afternoon, Lupe, Dusty, Joe and SPHP returned to the Boulder Hill trailhead (low 80’s °F). Perhaps to prevent another fiasco to the E, Joe suggested taking the trail W toward the Baker Park area to hike the loop clockwise.

Going W worked just fine. It was a bit warm out, but everyone except Lupe enjoyed the pleasant, easy stroll around the Flume Trail No. 50 loop. Lupe would have liked it, too, but the sound of distant target practice gunfire concerned her. She was in no danger despite her worries. Dusty paid no attention to the gunfire at all.

Dusty takes a break along the Flume Trail No. 50 loop.

After completing the loop, everyone hopped back in the G6. Joe still wanted to climb Boulder Hill again. The rest of the gang was in favor, too. By repositioning the G6 0.75 mile farther S up at the high point on USFS Road No. 358, the hiking distance up Boulder Hill was considerably reduced.

Lupe, Dusty, Joe and SPHP followed a rough spur road off No. 358 up to the path at the start of the scramble to the top.

Lupe WSW of Boulder Hill. Photo taken from close to the spur road off USFS Road No. 358 that ends near the path to the top.

This time, SPHP was better prepared with a couple of plastic grocery bags for collecting broken glass and other Lupe Treasures. Joe helped with the cleanup efforts. There was quite a lot of broken glass not only on the trail, but up on top, too. The cleanup job wasn’t perfect by any means, but at least there weren’t any large, sharp pieces of glass on the trail by the time Joe and SPHP finished.

Dusty on one of the rock ledges that are part of the path to the top.

Joe & Dusty return to the summit of Boulder Hill for a 2nd day in a row!

Joe & Dusty up on the S summit area. Photo looks SE.

Lupe and Joe on the S summit area. Four-lane Hwy 16 (Center) is seen in the distance. Part of Storm Hill (5,192 ft.) is on the L. Photo looks ENE. — Lupe and Joe on the S summit. Four-lane Hwy 16 (Center) is seen in the distance. Part of **Storm Hill (5,192 ft.)** is on the L. Photo looks ENE.

After a good time picking up broken glass and admiring the views from both the N and S summit areas, it was time to head down again. On the way back, SPHP intended to gather up Lupe Treasures discarded in the ashes of a big campfire ringed by stones. The campfire was in the middle of the turn-around loop at the end of the spur road.

Apparently, it hadn’t been long since the Neanderthals’ last celebration. The campfire ashes were still quite warm! Lupe Treasures were scattered all over the place, way more than fit in two little plastic grocery sacks. Joe and SPHP picked up what could be carried, but far more had to be left behind.

Joe, Dusty, Lupe and SPHP returned to the G6, and headed to grandma’s house. Lupe’s Expedition No. 169 to Boulder Hill twice in two days had been a success! Joe and Dusty proclaimed Boulder Hill one of their favorite short hikes in the Black Hills. Best of all, Lupe had left the mountain in a little better shape than she found it.

Joe, Dusty & Lupe on Boulder Hill, 4-23-16

Lupe Treasures collected: 5 plastic bottles, 6 glass bottles, 10 aluminum cans, lots of broken glass and other assorted trash.

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Belcher Hill & Upper White Ranch Park, Colorado (11-8-15)

On Sunday afternoon, 11-8-15, Joe and Dusty were free to join Lupe and SPHP for a little adventure in the mountains W of Arvada, Colorado. Joe suggested hiking some of the trails in upper White Ranch Park, which wasn’t too far away. Unlike the trails in the lower part of the park, the trails in upper White Ranch Park don’t lose or gain an awful lot of elevation. It would be a pleasant, relaxing afternoon outing.

Naturally, Lupe and cousin Dusty were both eager to go. Everyone piled into the G6. Even though the Broncos were playing, it was such a nice afternoon for November that lots of people were already at the park when Lupe and Dusty arrived. The parking lot closest to the old ranch headquarters was completely full. Luckily, Joe did find an empty spot for the G6 in the parking lot near the Belcher Hill trail.

The first, and longest, trail that Lupe, Dusty, Joe and SPHP took was a clockwise circuit of the entire Rawhide trail, which makes a loop. At the far N end of the trail is a bench with a little roof over it. There was a view toward a high snow-capped peak far to the N from the bench.

Upper White Ranch Park from the Rawhide trail. Photo looks SE.

A high, snow-capped peak is seen far away from the bench at the N end of the Rawhide trail in upper White Ranch Park. — A high, snow-capped peak is seen far away barely poking up over the ridge line. This photo was taken from in front of the bench at the N end of the Rawhide trail in upper White Ranch Park. The bench is about 2.5 miles from the parking lots. Photo looks N.

Joe and SPHP sat on the bench contemplating the view and munching apples, while water from a bit of melting snow on the roof dripped in front of them. Lupe and Dusty shared some Taste of the Wild, which Dusty devoured with special relish since she doesn’t ordinarily get it. Dusty polished off the apple cores, too, when they became available. As far as Lupe was concerned, Dusty could have the apple cores.

The E section of the Rawhide trail stayed more in the forest than the W part of the trail had. Along the NE section of the trail, there were occasional views across the deep Ralston Creek valley toward the high rocky ridge to the E. Lupe passed by another bench commemorating a visit by Princess Anne. Trees had grown up to mostly obscure the view from there.

Looking ENE across the deep Ralston Creek. — Looking ENE across the deep Ralston Creek valley.

The rocky ridge across the Ralston Creek valley from the E portion of the Rawhide Trail in upper White Ranch Park. Photo looks NE. — The rocky ridge beyond Ralston Creek from the E portion of the Rawhide Trail in upper White Ranch Park. Photo looks ENE.

A little way S of the Princess Anne bench was a nice view to the SE toward North Table Mountain (6,566 ft.).

North Table Mountain from the Rawhide trail in upper White Ranch Park, Colorado. Photo looks SE.

Lupe, Joe & Dusty on the Rawhide trail. Photo looks WNW.

Except near the N end, the Rawhide trail was pretty busy. There were hikers, runners, dogs, and especially mountain bikers. By the time Lupe was getting close to the parking lots again, though, the crowds were beginning to thin out.

Upper White Ranch Park from the Rawhide trail.

Lupe near the Rawhide Trail not far from the parking lots.

When Lupe reached the parking lot again, the sun was starting to get low in the W. Since it would still be up for at least another hour, SPHP suggested taking the trail to Belcher Hill (7,949 ft.). Joe, Dusty and Lupe were all up for it. From the parking lot near the old ranch headquarters, Lupe took the Sawmill trail to the Belcher Hill trail. There were views of the ranch headquarters and North Table Mountain along the way.

Looking N at the White Ranch headquarters from the Sawmill trail.

North Table Mountain from the Sawmill trail. Downtown Denver, CO is seen on the L.

From the Sawmill trail, the Belcher Hill trail headed WNW up a forested ridge. The trail eventually leveled out near the high point on the ridge. Lupe climbed up on the highest rocks on the ridge to claim another peakbagging success.

These highest rocks were in the forest, so there wasn’t much of a view from the top. However, back closer to the trail, there were some lower rocks along more open ground. From these lower rocks were pretty views from the S around to the W.

Lupe on the highest rocks on the Belcher Hill ridge.

Looking WNW from rocks near the Belcher Hill trail.

Looking SW from Belcher Hill, CO. — Looking SSW from Belcher Hill, Colorado.

From the high point on the ridge, it was a short pleasant stroll through the forest to the junction with the Mustang trail.

From the junction with the Mustang trail, the Belcher Hill trail headed N down the ridge to the parking lot. There was just enough packed snow on the trail on the N side of the ridge to make things a bit slippery. It didn’t take long to reach the parking lot, but the sun was down behind the mountains by the time Lupe and Dusty got there.

Back at Dusty’s house in Arvada, it turned out that Lupe, Dusty, Joe & SPHP had a better afternoon at upper White Ranch Park than the Denver Broncos had in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the previously unbeaten Broncos 27-24.

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Black Hills, SD Expedition No. 137 – Harney Peak & Little Devils Tower (9-7-15)

Harney Peak at 7,242 feet is the highest mountain in the Black Hills and the entire state of South Dakota. Located in the Black Elk Wilderness, it is a very popular hiking destination and can be approached from half a dozen different trailheads. One of the shortest (about 3.5 miles one way) and most popular routes is on Trail No. 9 from Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park. Lots of people don’t realize how easy it is to add variety to the trip without significantly increasing the distance by making a loop back to Sylvan Lake via trails No. 3 & No. 4 and including an ascent of Little Devil’s Tower along the way like Lupe did on this day.

After 27 days spent on Lupe’s great summer of 2015 Dingo Vacation, Lupe and SPHP finally returned home on the afternoon of 9-4-15. However, the fun wasn’t set to end quite yet. It was the Friday before Labor Day weekend, which in 2015 came as late as it possibly can with Labor Day falling on September 7th. Lupe’s uncle Joe, aunt Andrea and cousin Dusty had already arrived at her Grandma’s house the previous evening. Aunt Mush and uncle David were due to arrive on Sunday the 6th. So Lupe got to go with SPHP over to Grandma’s house every evening from the 4th through the 7th to hang out with Dusty and all the gang, which she really enjoyed.

The high point of Labor Day weekend, though, was Labor Day itself. On Labor Day, uncle Joe and cousin Dusty wanted to go with Lupe and SPHP to climb Harney Peak (7,242 ft.), the always popular high point of South Dakota. Of course, Lupe and SPHP were both more than willing to oblige. So a little before 10:00 AM on Labor Day, SPHP parked the G6 near Sylvan Lake Lodge, and everyone piled out.

A short trek led down to the cool shady woods below Sylvan Lake dam. From there Lupe and the gang followed the lakeside trail up around the N and then E sides of scenic Sylvan Lake. Shortly before reaching the swimming beach (where dogs aren’t allowed), Dusty was ready for a swim. Joe tossed a stick into the lake to give her swim a purpose. Dusty was very pleased to have the opportunity to retrieve the stick.

Dusty takes a dip while retrieving a stick for Joe. — Dusty takes a dip in Sylvan Lake while retrieving a stick for Joe.

Once Dusty was sufficiently cooled off, Lupe’s whole troop continued on past the swimming beach to Trail No. 9. The trail soon proved to be very busy with Labor Day hikers, the most crowded SPHP has ever seen it. There were quite a few dogs of various descriptions enjoying the trail, too, so Lupe and Dusty had ample opportunities to stop and sniff with interesting new acquaintances.

Maybe 0.5 mile from Sylvan Lake, there are some rock ledges where Harney first comes into view. Lupe’s little pack paused here for a short photo op.

Lupe, Joe & Dusty at the rock ledges. Photo looks N.

Lupe on the rock ledges with Harney Peak in the background. Photo looks E.

Joe & Dusty with Harney Peak in the background.

Trail No. 9 goes all the way to the summit, or at least to the short spur trail that leads to the summit. Lots of people and dogs were coming and going. With all the activity, it didn’t seem like very long before Lupe, Dusty, Joe & SPHP were at the spiral stairway just before reaching the lookout tower at the top.

The first few times Lupe had been to Harney Peak, she was scared of the metal stairs, because she could look right through the grate down to the rocks below. Back then, SPHP had to carry the nervous dingo over the stairs. Lupe still doesn’t entirely trust these stairs, but with a little encouragement, she navigated them on her own. If they bothered Dusty, she didn’t show it.

Upon reaching the lookout tower, everyone first went out to the viewing platform next to the tower. SPHP held Lupe up above the rock wall so she could see the views. A little later on, after SPHP put her down, she suddenly leaped up onto the rock wall so she could see all by herself. SPHP made her get down so she couldn’t fall off. Meanwhile, Joe went and climbed the short steep stairs (virtually a ladder) up to the top of the lookout tower.

Joe and Dusty on the viewing platform next to the Harney Peak lookout tower.

This huge granite outcropping extends out to the W of Harney Peak just a little below the summit.

Lupe doesn’t like the way the metal grating that forms the floor of the viewing platform feels on her paws, so she was soon done at the lookout tower. Lupe, Dusty, Joe & SPHP headed down to the tower’s basement and out to a path leading over to the big granite outcropping to the W of the summit. It was less busy and more peaceful over there, although a bit breezy. It was a good place to pause for a snack while admiring the views.

Joe & Dusty up on the granite W of Harney's summit. — Joe & Dusty up on the granite W of Harney’s summit.

Lupe and Dusty were quite enthusiastic about sharing the Cliff bar SPHP brought out of the pack, and the Kind bars Joe took out of his pack. Dusty ate some of Lupe’s Taste of the Wild too, with evident relish. She even polished off SPHP’s apple core, although that was a step too far for Lupe. American Dingoes can be picky at times. Both dogs helped lighten SPHP’s pack by slurping up plenty of water to wash it all down with.

Lupe on the granite looking N from Harney Peak. This photo looks W.

This helicopter buzzed by pretty close while giving tours. Lupe got excited. She loves barking at helicopters and airplanes.

A trip up to Harney Peak on or near Labor Day is becoming a tradition. On September 2, 2014 (the day after Labor Day), Joe, Dusty, Lupe & SPHP were up here, too. In 2014, Joe had called his son Matthew from Harney Peak, since it was Matt’s birthday. This time he called his mother, Audrey, in Wisconsin.

Yes, there is cell phone reception! Joe calls his mother, Audrey in Wisconsin, from the top of South Dakota with Labor Day greetings. — Yes, there is cell phone reception! Joe calls his mother, Audrey, in Wisconsin from the top of South Dakota with Labor Day greetings.

Joe chats with mom in Wisconsin while Dusty listens in to hear if he says anything about dog treats becoming a Labor Day tradition. — Joe chats with mom in Wisconsin while Dusty listens in to hear if he says anything about dog treats on Harney Peak becoming a Labor Day tradition.

The Cathedral Spires (L) and Little Devil's Tower (R) from Harney Peak. Photo looks S. — The Cathedral Spires (L) and Little Devil’s Tower (R) from Harney Peak. Photo looks S.

With snacking, sight-seeing and social obligations completed, it was time to head back down from Harney Peak over the spiral stairway, which Lupe again navigated successfully, back to Trail No. 9. Quite near the bottom of the stairs were some horses that had brought people up the trail. Lupe was a good Carolina Dog and did not bark at them, although it was tempting. Dusty paid no attention to the horses.

The undisturbed horses Lupe didn't bark at. — The undisturbed horses Lupe didn’t bark at.

Maybe 10 minutes or so down from Harney’s summit, there is a rock ledge with a great view to the S of Peak 6735. Lupe graciously posed for a couple of photos from here.

A rather cheerful looking American Dingo with Peak 6735 in the background. Peak 6735 lies SSE of Harney Peak.

Rather than head straight back down Trail No. 9 all the way to Sylvan Lake, Joe and Dusty were willing to explore the trails over to the Cathedral Spires (6,840 ft.) and possibly climb Little Devils Tower (6,960 ft.), which neither of them had done before. This had the advantage of showing them some new territory while making a loop back to Sylvan Lake. So Lupe and her troop took Trail No. 3 where it met up with Trail No. 9.

Joe and Dusty on the way to the Cathedral Spires and Little Devils Tower.

Getting closer. Now along Trail No. 4. Little Devils Tower is at the far right.

A relatively short trek on Trail No. 3 led to Trail No. 4, which passes to the N of the Cathedral Spires over to a little saddle between the Cathedral Spires and Little Devils Tower. Trail No. 4 goes over this pass heading S where there are some close up views of the Cathedral Spires.

The Cathedral Spires from Trail No. 4 after crossing to the S of the saddle between them and Little Devils Tower. Photo looks S.

Cathedral Spires. This photo looks SE from Trail No. 4.

It isn’t far from the saddle to a spur trail that goes perhaps 0.25 mile to Little Devils Tower. Most of the spur trail is an easy hike along a scenic ridge. There is one relatively short section of annoyingly steep trail with a lot of loose rock on it, but it soon ends at a little saddle between big granite rocks.

A left turn at the saddle reveals a narrow crevasse in the granite. This crevasse is marked by a painted blue diamond. Blue and white diamonds mark the rest of the way up to the summit of Little Devils Tower. This involves some scrambling up the granite, but even relatively small children can do it with a bit of help. The rough granite provides good footing and there isn’t much exposure most of the way. Naturally Lupe, Joe, Dusty and SPHP all made it to the top of Little Devils Tower.

Lupe looks SE from Little Devils Tower toward the Cathedral Spires.

Looking NNE back at Harney Peak from Little Devils Tower.

Looking NW from Little Devils Tower toward Gap Lode Peak and St. Elmo Peak. — Looking NW from Little Devils Tower toward **Gap Lode Peak (6,560 ft.)** (most distant large rock outcropping at center of photo) and **St. Elmo Peak** **(6,458 ft.)** (smallish looking peak at left center beyond the dark rock hump).

From Little Devils Tower, it was just a matter of following the spur trail back to Trail No. 4 and then continuing SW on down the valley. Trail No. 4 led to the Little Devils Tower trailhead on Hwy 89 (Needles Highway – the Cathedral Spires are also called the Needles). The trail continues though, another 0.5 mile or so, and leads back to the picnic ground on Sylvan Lake. Once back at Sylvan Lake, Dusty was ready for another swim with just a little encouragement from Joe and another stick.

Dusty’s 2nd swim of the day and another stick rescued.

While Joe and Dusty were engaged with sticks and water, Lupe and SPHP were up on the rocks taking a few pics of the lake.

Sylvan Lake. Photo looks NNW. That pretty Carolina Dog looks mighty familiar!

The swimming beach at Sylvan Lake. Photo looks SE. There used to be a lot more trees and shade near the beach, but sadly pine bark beetles have killed them. Looks like there is another dead one now.

Looking S at a large rock off shore from the swimming beach. Sylvan Lake is a popular place to swim in late summer.

By about 4:30 PM, Lupe, Dusty, Joe & SPHP were all back at the G6. It had been a great day spent together, but was now time to head back to Grandma’s house for a lasagna dinner. Of course, Lupe had some! Carolina Dogs like Italian food!

Black Hills, SD Expedition No. 137 was Lupe’s 6th time up Harney Peak and 4th time up Little Devils Tower. It was Joe’s 3rd time and Dusty’s 2nd time up Harney, and their 1st time up Little Devils Tower. For SPHP, we just don’t know anymore.

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