Next stop - Whiteside mountain
This was our eventual goal for today. Whiteside mountain is a vertical precipice that soars about 2000 feet above the valley floor. It shear cliff sides are home to a group of peregrine falcons that come here to nest in the spring and summer months. Being somewhat of an avid birder, we were hoping to get up to the nesting areas. The trail is about 2.5 miles and loops around the mountain. A number of birds call this place home, including both the peregrin and the scarlett tanager. So, armed with 25 pounds of camera gear and 2 liters of water we sett off. About 1/2 mile into the trail, the heavens opened up and started to drop a ton of water. At this point we had a decision to make, do we keep on the trail and hope for a break in the weather, or do we head back. Discretion being the better part of valour, we headed back to dry clothes and safety. I cannot stress enough, that if you are not prepared for the weather, don't be out in it. For this particular trip, I was not prepared for this amount of rainfall!! 
Well, better luck next time. Maybe I can get back up about memorial day??
Last edited by Splash_4; 15th May 07 at 08:53 AM.
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