{"id":24362,"date":"2019-11-13T08:10:08","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T15:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=24362"},"modified":"2020-09-25T09:09:27","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T15:09:27","slug":"black-hills-sd-expedition-no-252-peak-5865-peak-6216-peak-6135-11-9-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=24362","title":{"rendered":"Black Hills, SD Expedition No. 252 – Peak 5865, Peak 6216 & Peak 6135 (11-9-19)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Start 10:14 AM, 44\u00baF at the intersection of Rochford Road & Mystic Road<\/em><\/p>\n

Totally unacceptable – that’s what it was!\u00a0 More than 6 months had shot by since Lupe had climbed any mountain in the Black Hills.\u00a0 Even the last peak of her most recent Dingo Vacation had been nearly 2 months ago.\u00a0 Supposed to be a gorgeous day for November, but tomorrow snow was in the forecast again.\u00a0 So it was now or, well, not never, but another undesirable delay.\u00a0 Time for action!<\/p>\n

The American Dingo was thrilled!\u00a0 Raring to go, Lupe sprang out of the G6 near the junction of Rochford Road and Mystic Road.\u00a0 She was ready to get back to climbing mountains and wasn’t fussy, any mountain would do!\u00a0 (10:14 AM, 44\u00baF)<\/em><\/p>\n

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About time for some Black Hills peakbagging action, don’t you think?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before she could climb Peak<\/span> 5865<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, the first mountain on today’s agenda, Lupe had to cross the Mystic Road bridge over Rapid Creek.\u00a0 The bridge was just S of where the G6 was parked, so she was there in no time.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog stopped long enough for quick looks both both up and down the scenic stream.<\/p>\n

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What a gorgeous day! Rapid Creek<\/strong> is looking great!<\/em> Photo looks upstream (W).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Downstream view. Quite a bit of snow in the shaded areas, but little or none where the sun could get at it. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After crossing the bridge, Lupe followed Mystic Road as it started up Cluder Gulch.\u00a0 0.33 mile later, Mystic Road made a hairpin bend to the L.\u00a0 USFS Road No. 231.2B continued straight ahead at this turn, so Lupe took it the rest of the way up Cluder Gulch.<\/p>\n

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Mystic Road curves L away from Cluder Gulch, but USFS Road No. 231.2B continues up it. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On USFS Road No. 231.2B. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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No. 231.2B is rather snowy today, but I like snow!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tiny stream ahead!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cluder Gulch is pretty! Could use more squirrels, though!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Near the upper end of Cluder Gulch. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the upper end of Cluder Gulch the terrain flattened out.\u00a0 Lupe entered a big park-like area.\u00a0 SPHP checked the topo map<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Peak 5865 had to be off to the L (SE).\u00a0 The heavily forested W end of the mountain’s NW ridge was already in sight quite close by.<\/p>\n

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The park-like region beyond Cluder Gulch. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The W end of Peak 5865’s NW ridge is on the L. The summit can be glimpsed between the trees on the R. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Advancing a little way into the park, a faint road not shown on the map led off to the W (R).\u00a0 Lupe stuck with No. 231.2B, which gradually curved SE (L).\u00a0 She soon came to a gate across the road, which she went around.\u00a0 No. 231.2B ended at an unmarked “T” intersection up on a minor pass.<\/p>\n

The road to the L curved ESE toward Peak<\/span> 5865<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, which was now in view and looked like an easy climb.\u00a0 Lupe took this road, following it partway through a sunny stretch with a nice view of the Pony Gulch area to the SSE.\u00a0 However, she soon left the road to climb NE up to the top of Peak 5865’s NW ridge.\u00a0 From there she headed SE toward the summit.<\/p>\n

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At the “T” intersection at the end of USFS Road No. 231.2B. Lupe took the road to the L toward Peak 5865<\/strong> (seen on the R). Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking SSE toward the Pony Gulch region.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The trek up Peak 5865’s NW slope was easy.\u00a0 Nothing to it!\u00a0 At least, not until Lupe reached the N\/S oriented summit ridge.\u00a0 Arriving toward the N end, she made an unexpected discovery.\u00a0 The true summit was a rocky knob unlike anything else on the mountain.\u00a0 Although the knob wasn’t terribly high, it’s sides were nearly vertical.\u00a0 For a brief moment SPHP wondered if Lupe could even get up there?<\/p>\n

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Loop N of the rocky knob that is Peak 5865’s summit. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yes!\u00a0 A quick scramble to the top was possible from the NE side of the knob.\u00a0 And that was all there was to it!\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP both went up.\u00a0 There wasn’t much room to maneuver, but the Carolina Dog stood on the highest rock enjoying her first peakbagging success in months.<\/p>\n

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Oh, you knew I’d make it, didn’t you?<\/em> At the true summit of Peak 5865<\/strong>. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Peak 5865 was nearly all forested.\u00a0 The only reasonably clear view was to the SE.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog hung around the cramped summit no more than 10 minutes before she was ready to get down.\u00a0 100 feet to the S was a gently rounded high point.\u00a0 It was somewhat lower, but a much better spot to take a short break.<\/p>\n

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The only reasonably clear view from Peak 5865’s summit was this one to the SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Loopster next to the S face of the rocky summit knob. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The rest break didn’t take long.\u00a0 Looper wasn’t actually hungry or tired yet.\u00a0 While SPHP consumed an apple and looked at maps, she laid on the ground or checked trees for squirrels.\u00a0 A gusty 15 mph W breeze blew between intervals of calm.\u00a0 A higher snowy mountain could be glimpsed off to the SW.\u00a0 That was Peak<\/span> 6135<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Maybe Lupe would climb it later on, but that wasn’t really the plan.<\/p>\n

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At the rounded high point where Lupe took a short break. The true summit is seen on the R. The significance of the red post wasn’t clear. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Snowy Peak 6135<\/strong> could be glimpsed between the trees. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe was ready to move on as soon as SPHP’s apple was gone.\u00a0 Before going back the way she had come up, she checked out the larger of two old mining pits.\u00a0 Whoever had dug or blasted them must not have found anything of interest.\u00a0 Even the largest hole wasn’t that big.<\/p>\n

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S of Peak 5865’s summit by the larger of two old prospecting pits. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Carolina Dog concurred.\u00a0 She didn’t see any reason to stick around this hole in the ground, either.\u00a0 On the way back to the T intersection at the end of USFS Road No. 231.2B, Lupe explored a little farther along Peak 5865’s NW ridge.\u00a0 She was rewarded with a fairly decent view of Peak 6135, and discovered a canvas deer hunting blind.<\/p>\n

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Hey, here’s a better view of Peak 6135<\/strong> (Center)! Maybe we should climb it, too?<\/em> Deer blind on the R. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak<\/span> 6135<\/span><\/a><\/strong> (Center). Lupe was headed for this region next. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No one was at the deer blind, so Lupe continued on.\u00a0 Upon reaching the T intersection at the end of USFS Road No. 231.2B once again, she took the unmarked road going SW.\u00a0 According to SPHP’s map, this was USFS Road No 238.<\/p>\n

No. 238 climbed steadily at an easy pace.\u00a0 For a long way it wound along the upper S slopes of hillsides overlooking Pony Gulch.\u00a0 Looper trotted along happily looking for deer, squirrels, or anything else of interest.\u00a0 Much of the time she enjoyed nice views of Peak 6135.<\/p>\n

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We’re on USFS Road No. 238 now! That’s Pony Gulch and Peak 6135 on the L.<\/em> Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Along a sunny stretch of USFS Road No. 238.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Still gradually climbing! That’s Peak 6135 again on the R.<\/em> Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Along a snowy stretch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After 1.5 miles, Lupe went over a minor pass as No. 238 swung over to the N side of the ridge it had been skirting.\u00a0 Bearcat Gulch was to the N.\u00a0 The road dipped and headed back SW again as Lupe crossed a broad saddle.\u00a0 She wasn’t far from Peak<\/span> 6135<\/span><\/a><\/strong> now.<\/p>\n

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We’re getting close to Peak 6135<\/strong>! That’s part of it on the L. Doesn’t look much higher, does it?<\/em> Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The long slope at the upper W end of Pony Gulch. Photo looks ESE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe was almost to a part of USFS Road No. 238 she had been to before.\u00a0 On two prior Black Hills Expeditions she had come up Pony Gulch from Mystic Road on USFS Road No. 428.\u00a0 The junction was just ahead.\u00a0 On those prior occasions Lupe’s ultimate destination had been Castle Peak<\/span><\/a> (6,358 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 That was today’s plan, too.<\/p>\n

Approaching the junction with No. 428, SPHP considered the notion that maybe Lupe ought to go climb Peak 6135 instead of bypassing it?\u00a0 The summit was only 0.5 mile SE from here.\u00a0 In fact, the first time Lupe had gone to Castle Peak on Expedition No. 36, she had climbed Peak 6135 on the way back.\u00a0 That was nearly 7 years ago now.\u00a0 SPHP remembered a high rocky knob with some great views at sunset.<\/p>\n

No, not going to happen.\u00a0 SPHP dismissed the thought.\u00a0 Already too late in the day to climb Castle Peak and another mountain along the way that actually was on the agenda, plus Peak 6135.\u00a0 A nice idea, but unrealistic.\u00a0 Days are simply too short this time of year.\u00a0 Lupe continued W on USFS Road No. 238.<\/p>\n

There were occasional distant views to the SE or SW as the road wound along hillsides, once again climbing slowly, but steadily.\u00a0 Lupe got almost as high as Peak 6135 before No. 238 started a gradual descent to a saddle where junctions with two other roads appeared in quick succession.\u00a0 The first road came up from Castle Creek to the S, and the second (USFS Road No. 184)<\/em> went down Bloody Gulch to the N.<\/p>\n

Only 0.25 mile ahead, Lupe’s next peakbagging objective was now in sight.\u00a0 Peak<\/span> 6216<\/span><\/a><\/strong> was a heavily forested ridge.\u00a0 Quite frankly, it didn’t look too impressive.\u00a0 No matter, despite low expectations the American Dingo was going to explore it.\u00a0 You never know what she might find!<\/p>\n

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0.25 mile E of Peak 6216<\/strong> (Center) on USFS Road No. 238. Another road goes S (L) from here down to Castle Creek. Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trees and snow mostly.\u00a0 From the saddle, Lupe followed No. 238 going NW.\u00a0 Before long the road reached a high point.\u00a0 Looper left the road climbing SW through the snowy forest.<\/p>\n

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At the high point on USFS Road No. 238 where Lupe left it. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The snowy climb to the ridgeline. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The top of the ridge was forested, too, but not nearly as snowy.\u00a0 Crossing over to the W side, Lupe found a small opening where the ground was snow-free.\u00a0 Castle Peak was in view only a mile to the W.\u00a0\u00a0 Much farther to the SW, Loop could also see the snow-filled fields of Reynolds Prairie.<\/p>\n

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Along the W edge of Peak 6216’s N ridge. Castle Peak<\/strong> is on the R. Reynolds Prairie<\/strong> is in the distance on the L. Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a look at the view, Lupe headed S along the ridgeline in search of the true summit of Peak 6216.\u00a0 The terrain sloped up for a short distance to the top of a modest rise.\u00a0 Was this the true summit already?\u00a0 Not much to see here other than the forest.\u00a0 Loopster stood briefly on highest rock before continuing S.<\/p>\n

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On the highest rock of the first high point. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At first she lost a little elevation, but Lupe was soon climbing again.\u00a0 She quickly regained all the elevation she’d lost and then some.\u00a0 She reached another high point.\u00a0 This time the ground sloped away more sharply in all directions.\u00a0 This had to be it!\u00a0 Clearly nothing higher any farther S.<\/p>\n

In truth, the true summit of Peak<\/span> 6216<\/span><\/a><\/strong> didn’t look much different from the first high point.\u00a0 A few rocks scattered in the forest with a little snow on the ground.\u00a0 No views to speak of here, either.\u00a0 Oh, well.\u00a0 Lupe’s first glimpse of Peak 6216 from the road hadn’t raised any big expectations, that was certain.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog could still claim a 2nd peakbagging success for the day.<\/p>\n

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Guess this is it. The true summit of Peak 6216<\/strong>. Super exciting, huh?<\/em> Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Uh, yeah. This is it. What more can I say?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe on the true summit of Peak 6216<\/strong>, a feat not likely to be repeated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Actually there was a view from the summit of Peak 6216, a rather nice one too.\u00a0 Black Elk Peak<\/span><\/a> (7,231 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, the highest peak in South Dakota, was narrowly visible with the help of the telephoto lens from a slightly less forested spot only 10 or 15 feet SE of the true summit.<\/p>\n

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Black Elk Peak<\/strong> from Peak 6216. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Time for another break.\u00a0 Not too long, though.\u00a0 The sun was sinking.\u00a0 If Lupe still intended to get to Castle Peak where the views would be better before sunset, she couldn’t linger too long on Peak 6216.\u00a0 Castle Peak<\/span><\/a> (6,358 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> was only a mile away as the crow flies, but easily twice that the way the roads went.<\/p>\n

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Chowing down on some Taste of the Wild on Peak 6216.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the way back to USFS Road No. 238, Lupe explored the entire length of Peak 6216’s N ridge, which was close to 0.33 mile long.\u00a0 The whole ridge was forested, but she did find another spot along the W edge where she could see Castle Peak and Reynolds Prairie.<\/p>\n

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Starting back along the N ridge. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Castle Peak<\/strong> (R) and much more distant Reynolds Prairie<\/strong> (L). Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Zoomed in on Reynolds Prairie<\/strong>. Nipple Butte<\/span><\/a> (6,800 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (Center) and Flag Mountain<\/span><\/a> (6,937 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (R) are beyond it. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the end of the N ridge, another snowy romp got Loop back down to USFS Road No. 238.\u00a0 Following it NW, she didn’t get far before coming to a padlocked gate.\u00a0 A big orange sign said the road was closed.<\/p>\n

Private property was ahead.\u00a0 No. 238 went through several old mining claims in this area.\u00a0 Lupe had gone this way to Castle Peak on both of her previous expeditions to it back in 2012 and 2015.\u00a0 Those mining claims had been for sale back then, but this road had never been closed before.\u00a0 The gate was new, too.<\/p>\n

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This padlocked gate and road closed sign were new since the last time Lupe had come this way in 2015. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Well, shucks Loopster.<\/em><\/p>\n

What’s wrong SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Looks like whoever bought this mining claim doesn’t want anyone going across it without permission.\u00a0 They’ve closed the road.<\/em><\/p>\n

Can they do that?\u00a0 This is a USFS road, shouldn’t there be public access?<\/em><\/p>\n

I would think so, but I don’t really know.\u00a0 Our maps are old.\u00a0 Maybe the road and its easement have been vacated or abandoned?<\/em><\/p>\n

So what now?<\/em><\/p>\n

Think this is it, Loop.\u00a0 No easy way around this private property.\u00a0 Too bad.\u00a0 I was looking forward to seeing the sunset from Castle Peak.\u00a0 We would have had a long walk back in the dark, though.<\/em><\/p>\n

So we’re going back to the G6?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, think we have to.\u00a0 We can take USFS Road No. 184 to Rochford Road, if you like.\u00a0 We’ve never gone down Bloody Gulch before.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lupe was fine with exploring Bloody Gulch, but before she got to the turn, SPHP had a different idea.<\/p>\n

Hey, Looper!\u00a0 Why don’t we just go back the way we came?\u00a0 If we hurry, we might get to Peak 6135 in time to see the sunset from there?<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, that sounds like fun!\u00a0 We haven’t been on Peak 6135 in nearly 7 years, right?\u00a0 Let’s do it!\u00a0 Come on, I’ll race you, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

Heh, you can award yourself the blue ribbon right now, Loop.<\/em><\/p>\n

American Dingoes are flexible.\u00a0 That’s one of the great things about them.\u00a0 As long as they get to come along, they rarely fuss over exactly which adventures they go on.\u00a0 There is no point in racing them, though.\u00a0 None at all.\u00a0 Lupe led the way back on No. 238, sniffing and exploring while SPHP plodded on behind.<\/p>\n

The evening sun was still shining brightly on Peak 6135, but wouldn’t be for much longer by the time Lupe drew near again.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the NW end of Peak 6135<\/strong> shortly before sunset. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe and SPHP lost no time.\u00a0 Abandoning the road, Lupe headed SE up Peak 6135.\u00a0 Half a foot of snow or more hid lots of slash from old logging operations, making progress a bit slow.\u00a0 0.5 mile to the summit!<\/p>\n

A prominent rock formation stood bathed in the last rays of sunlight as the Carolina Dog approached.\u00a0 This wasn’t the summit yet, but Lupe paused here for a quick look.\u00a0 The sun was already on the horizon.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the first big rock formation on the way up Peak 6135<\/strong>. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Partway up the first formation as the sun sets near Reynolds Prairie. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Same spot, but looking NW at the rock formation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hurrying onward, Lupe came to a second outcropping, a vertical wall of rock that was set back in the trees.<\/p>\n

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Near the second rock formation. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two more rocky high points were only a few hundred feet farther S.\u00a0 The closest appeared to be the true summit.\u00a0 An easy little scramble and Lupe was there, poised once again at the top of Peak<\/span> 6135<\/span><\/a><\/strong> for the first time in nearly 7 years.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the summit (R). Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On the highest rock. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sun was already gone, but just barely.\u00a0 Lupe stood bathed in the glow of an increasingly beautiful sunset.\u00a0 The views were tremendous, especially from more exposed rocks a little S of the true summit.\u00a0 Both Peak 5865 and Peak 6216 were technically more prominent, but they couldn’t hold a candle to this!<\/p>\n

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On slightly lower rocks a bit S of the true summit. The 4th and final rocky high point is on the L. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking S from the same rock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Colors spread rapidly across the sky.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP lingered admiring the glorious display.\u00a0 It didn’t last.\u00a0 The brilliant glow was soon fading, in full retreat before the onslaught of the dark powers of night.<\/p>\n

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Back at the true summit. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe against the evening glow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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It all begins to fade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Zoomed in on the dying embers of sunset over Nipple Butte<\/strong> (Center).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was over.\u00a0 As twilight deepened, Lupe made her way NW back past now gloomy rock formations.\u00a0 The snow hiding the treacherous slash helped to reflect and prolong what light remained long enough for the Carolina Dog to reach USFS Road No. 238 again.\u00a0 When she got there, though, SPHP had to pause long enough to bring out the flashlight.<\/p>\n

Nearly 3 miles to go to get back to Cluder Gulch and down to the G6.\u00a0 Thin clouds blotted out the stars, an almost full moon a mere silver smudge.\u00a0 Lupe trotted happily along the road, venturing frequently out into the inky blackness to explore whatever secrets were hidden out there.\u00a0 A coyote howled, the rhythmic crunch of snow underpaw the only other sound.\u00a0 (End 6:49 PM, 33\u00baF)<\/em><\/p>\n

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On Peak 6135<\/strong>, Black Hills of South Dakota, 11-9-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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