As most of you probably already know, this is a nice easy walk in the woods. The trail is well-maintained and easy to follow, the elevation gain is minimal and gradual (about 1300 feet I believe), the distance is short (~6 miles RT), and the scenery is top notch. As an extra added bonus, there are a bunch of boulders at and near the summit to explore and climb upon.
Temps were in the low 70s with a slight breeze blowing. Perfect.
Some pics.
![Image](https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i1258/albums/ii528/fivevikings/Mt%20Waterman-061613/SignageatTrailhead_zps4652abdf.jpg)
Very informative signage at trialhead. At least it's not tagged...yet.
![Image](https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i1258/albums/ii528/fivevikings/Mt%20Waterman-061613/HighwayMarkeratTrailhead_zps91644b49.jpg)
Look for this highway marker at the trailhead instead.
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Getting started. The trail is well shaded in many places.
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Looking north from the trail. I'm not that familiar with this area of the forest, so you guys can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Winston Peak is to the left, Buckhorn is to the right, and PV Ridge is in the center?
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More trail view
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View east
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View southeast
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Not sure on this one. Smith Mtn or Peak 5641?
![Image](https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i1258/albums/ii528/fivevikings/Mt%20Waterman-061613/TwinPeaksAnotherView_zps9b5b2d1a.jpg)
One of the twins
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Ridgeline running southeast from Twin Peaks
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Trail junction with trail coming up from 3 Points
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Closing in on the summit
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Survey marker on the summit. I had to scramble over a couple of the boulders to locate this. Didn't see a summit register.
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Nice little dry camp spot on the summit
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View west from the summit
The end.