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Friday, August 7, 2020

Devil's Thumb - 8/6/20

Profile of Devil's Thumb (Nail)

Devil's Thumb Saddle with Pahrump Overlook Peak (right of center background)

Lee Peak from Devil's Thumb (R)

About 6 Miles Up from the Trailhead

We started with the fearsome foursome. At the Trail Canyon saddle, we dropped to the thrifty threesome. Our route took us from the Trail Canyon TH to Devil's Thumb; a large rock landmark at a corner of the Charleston Peak Trail Loop. This is where a ridge of rock comes down from Charleston Peak like a "thumb." Then, at the end of the ridge, there is a large broken off boulder monolith that is sometimes referred to as the thumbnail. It was a long hike filled with gorgeous scenery on an absolutely perfect weather day. Ralyn had not been above the Mummy Tree so it was really fun showing her around! On the way down, Mike decided to go ahead and hike up Lee Peak while he was there. Ralyn and I continued down as the terrible twosome! As it turned out, Mike came back into the trailhead about 15-20 minutes after we did. Wonderful day! Worth the effort!

Stats: 13.3 miles; ~3550' gain; 7.25 hours

"Summit" Photo

Pahrump from Devil's Thumb Saddle

Atop Lee Peak

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Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom."-Thomas Jefferson

Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."-Nathaniel Hawthorne

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“Happily-ever-after” and “eternal love” appear to be the desiderata of the current generation.

GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

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Devil's Thumb - 8/6/20

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