
Heading up the drainage on Ray Benchmark's south side. There were a few of these old dam remains along the way.

Ray Benchmark up there somewhere. Social trails led nicely north.

The social trail avoids all the trees.

Along the social trail as I ascend the drainage. I kept left at a junction.

View back down the drainage shortly before ascending the minor ridge on the east side.

View back down into the drainage I ascended from as I head up a minor ridge.

Continuing up the ridge. I kept in the drainage on the left on the way up and it was bushwhacky, so I recommend getting to the ridge.

Ascending the ridge.

View back.

Class 2 stuff along the way.

Ray Benchmark visisble ahead.

More Class 2, usually avoidable.

View back, the drainage I ascended from visible center.

There was some brushy stuff toward the top, but it was short-lived.

View back down a Class 2 move.

Easy walking with some minor trees to the summit.

Ray Benchmark summit, view north.

Ray Benchmark summit, view toward Telegraph Hill.

Ray Benchmark summit, view east. Cherry Creek Benchmark visible top left.
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