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Hiking to the Source of the Carmel River...almost!

6/7/2015

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Marie Butcher and I hiked in the Ventana Wilderness last weekend to go to the source of the Carmel River, 4,500 feet in the mountains. While we did attempt to climb the last part up a very steep hillside (45 degrees), we were unable to get to the seep in the ground where the water comes from deep in the earth. Twelve years ago I did get there as the land was more open. This time there were trees and rocks and boulders that impeded our climb. 


Nevertheless, we were able to enjoy the creek at about 4,000 feet as evidenced in the photos below.Given it was a relatively warm day and the hike in was a challenge, the cool waters were most welcome. How lucky we are to be able to hike there and take in the refreshing gift of the mountain.
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Photo©Marie Butcher
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This is the stream, that is the Carmel River, that flows through taps and hoses.
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This moss covered stone was perfectly placed in the small rivulet of the Carmel River's gentle beginnings.
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Looking from the Pine Ridge Trail south into the Church Creek Watershed. The Carmel River Watershed is to the north
Lovely photos! Yes, we touched the waters from the source and found a green heart to greet us, beckoning to learn the river's ultimate origin....
Marie B.

Thank you, Marie. It was a beautiful time to be at the trickling source of the Carmel River...resting our weary feet in the cool water!

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Marie link
6/8/2015 12:59:57 pm

Lovely photos! Yes, we touched the waters from the source and found a green heart to greet us, beckoning to learn the river's ultimate origin....

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    Paola Berthoin is the designer/creator/publisher of  Passion for Place: Community Reflections on the Carmel River Watershed. Her focus is inspiring and educating people about the natural world through the arts. She is available to design your book, create (illustrate and write) interpretive materials for your watershed community, consult for healthy gardens, paint a commissioned painting of your favorite place in the Carmel River Watershed and beyond!


    When we allow wildness, our own spirit, to flourish within, we can also respect and allow nature’s spirit, the wild outside, to exist.
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