
Spur trail to reach the PCT.

Along the meandering PCT.

Higher up along the PCT switchbacks.

The PCT leads into the drainage seen ahead. That's where we leave the trail.

Approaching the drainage.

Chris seen ascending a steep slope out of the drainage to start up the south slope of Grapevine Mountain. Most parties seemed to choose to continue through the drainage, but we're unsure why.

Heading up the Class 2 south ridge/slope.

View back, the drainage we came out of seen right of center.

Lots of cacti, but overall easy to avoid.

Along the ridge crest, Grapevine Mountain seen ahead.

A lightly steeper section along the way to the summit.

View back along the ridgeline.

Grapevine Mountain seen ahead.

Summit of Grapevine Mountain, view south. You can see Granite Mountain in the center.

Grapevine Mountain, view west.

Grapevine Mountain, view east. Whale Peak seen on the right.
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