Actually we alternated between walking the trail and an alternative route that took us over a road to avoid a very noxious plant called Poodle Dog Bush. Apparently the bush has fine hairs that cause itching and blisters up to several days after contact.
The trail is covered in the bush especially where there have been forest fires, which describes miles 400 to 440. So we avoided the trail if possible.
Along the way we traveled thru an old prison where the inmates were trained to fire wild land fires. Unfortunately the prison was burned down in the Station Fire which took two firefighters lives as they fled the mountain.
While checking out the prison we also got to watch the fire helicopter do 'touch and goes.'
The day ended at the North Fork Ranger Station where resident ranger Todd provided water and good info. We also enjoyed an opportunity to get some extra rest with warmer temperatures and early to bed.
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