There were hardly any cars in the parking lot when we arrived on this nice day for a hike. A brisk (for the coordinator) climb to the chimney took about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The group scattered over the rocks for lunch.

Lunch below chimney

CMC Valley

Dave and Kim enjoying view

Peter

While we were eating, about 4 couples passed on the way up, so the trail was not very busy. After a leisurely lunch, we headed back to the the cars, arriving about 1:45.
Thanks to Kim, Carmie, Linda, Robert, Mohsen, Peter, Aldis, David, and Bart (Photo) for joining me. Brian C/S/P

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