Yesterday’s post was stopped when my friend and I crossed the creek in the middle part of White Chief canyon.

It’s been awhile since I’ve gone further than this, but my friend was very interested in seeing the mining tunnel.

We didn’t go inside, and we didn’t go a whole lot farther because we were slow, just enjoying being there without a particular schedule other than getting back in time for a cabin friend’s 9th birthday party that evening.

Besides, I just wanted to soak in as many wildflowers as possible. The rocks, caves, and tunnels are interesting, but it is green and flowers that float my boat.

About 1/4 mile to go, and now Timber Gap is above us in the distance. It was a terrific day of hiking to White Chief, steep trail but short and very well worth the effort.