Chip Ross, Dimple Hill, and McCulloch Peak in an Afternoon

This afternoon I went on what turned into a 15 mile hike from Chip Ross Park to Dimple Hill then onward to McCulloch Peak and finally terminating at Oak Creek when I ran out of light.  Brent was kind enough to pick me up and take me back to my car.  On the path between Chip Ross Park and Dimple Hill, I stumbled upon this rather large snake.  No clue what species it is.  The head didn’t look correct to be poisonous and there was no rattle.  I still gave it a wide berth.

 

After reaching the top of Dimple Hill, I descended down the north face.  This was the first time in a number of years that I had taken this route.  It is still just as fun as the last time I did it.

A panorama from partway down the trail.  Click for a much larger version.

On top of the false summit of McCulloch Peak.  There is a gravel quarry operation just below me.

The real summit of McCulloch Peak.  After taking this, I ran down the mountain to Oak Creek where Brent came and collected me.  15 miles in four hours is quite good.  Next time maybe I will continue onward to Fitton Green and end up at Bald Hill.

 

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