On the way out, we climbed up and away from Iris, then down the long ridge to the east, through the Fall Creek drainage, a real deep cut in this area, and reunited with the trail to the top of Ruffnect ridge

What a hoot! This 4' by 4' rock lifted up into the air by a falling tree!

Hiking partner has quite a time slashing through the Fall Creek 'ditch'

Quite a grind for the rest of us as well

Top of the ridge, one last long look, and a very long sigh!