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Area of riding was the Dixie National Forest centered at Duck Creek about 30 miles east of Cedar City
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8/8/09 - the Virgin Rim Trail (east) loop counterclockwise from Duck Creek campground. 28.71 miles, 2850 ft ascent
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on day 1 we started from the Duck Creek campground where Rainer and PK were camping - a little chilly at night out there!
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the four musketeers, Rainer, Graham, Desi and PK near Cascade Falls
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that's Zion National Park in the distance
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Desi heads east on the Virgin Rim Trail
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Graham's just happy to be away from work for a few days!
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ahh - to be retired like Rainer!
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Desi fighting with her bike!
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could this be the perfect shot? ...
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... you be the judge!
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Desi brings the Specialized M4 out for perhaps the last trip!
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no, PK, don't jump - believe me, you really can't fly!
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Desi approaches a log - darn, I missed the shot of her bunny hopping it!
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what's PK looking at? ...
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oh yes, the view. Lots of red rock around here!
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PK goes down to take a closer look
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Desi and a strangely shaped rock ...
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... has Snoopy been immortalized in stone?!
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Graham and Desi pose for a shot with a view!
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Desi near the edge!
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Rainer and PK take a break in the forest
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the last eastern section of the Virgin Rim Trail to the right goes up and up to Strawberry Point!
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Desi rides up the last section to Strawberry Point
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