Big day with some spectacular views. Did it solo as I doubt anyone would be interested in taking part in this ordeal. Over the years, I've hiked out and back a few times but it was only my second time doing the entire loop. I'll be doing it again. I forgot how good this hike is.
First water fall / slide:
They just keep coming. This next slide would actually be runnable with some brush trimming and some significant water. The water runs down the right side and directly into the pool at the bottom.
First gorge of the main creek. It just keeps dropping:
They just keep coming. This next slide would actually be runnable with some brush trimming and some significant water. The water runs down the right side and directly into the pool at the bottom.First gorge of the main creek. It just keeps dropping:
Next up the creek meanders down to the next little gorge:
Over the lip, 
And into the Tea Cups: 
This place is awesome. Sorry for the self portrait but I couldnt help myself. 
After a steep scramble and some careful hugging of some boulders, the TeaCups from below:
More of the same: 
Another shameful self portrait:
The Tea Cups are off the hook. Look at the Heinous drop right below: 
After a mile or more of hiking away from the creek, the next section that can be seen from "close to the trail" looks good to go with a lot of brush triming and a small creek boat. 
After a mile or more of hiking away from the creek, the next section that can be seen from "close to the trail" looks good to go with a lot of brush triming and a small creek boat. 
Time to climb away from the creek. Some nice foliage. 
After over six miles on the trail, I made it to the forest service road. It is time for a jog of about the same distance back to the car. I couldnt believe I didnt see a single person on the trail. Even more surprising, I didnt see anyone on the road in either a car, on a bike, motorcycle, or walking. I did scare up a group of turkeys. Based on the last couple of days, everyone must be over at Wilson & Harper Creek.
These aint bad views for a jog on the FS road.
When I see this, I know I'm gettin' close.
After over six miles on the trail, I made it to the forest service road. It is time for a jog of about the same distance back to the car. I couldnt believe I didnt see a single person on the trail. Even more surprising, I didnt see anyone on the road in either a car, on a bike, motorcycle, or walking. I did scare up a group of turkeys. Based on the last couple of days, everyone must be over at Wilson & Harper Creek.These aint bad views for a jog on the FS road.
When I see this, I know I'm gettin' close. 
