Seven Teacups Hike
	Mark (solo) 2009
	The second hike in my three-canyon joyride tour of natural booty took me through backcountry along Dry Meadow Creek, a tributary of the Kern River, to an extraordinary series of falls called The Seven Teacups.
1. This california king snake was running across the road as I drove over the Sierra near Cedar Creek Campground. He stopped and posed for this excellent photo when he saw me getting out of the car.
2. I love it when all the cows sit down.
3. Always wanted to visit this store. They're right on the Kern River, a kayaking paradise. I met a great guy named Stein who works here, and he told me about all the free campgrounds along the river.
4. A campsite along the Kern.
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6. The Johnsondale Bridge - the parking lot by this bridge is the place where kayakers often park to begin the long initial portage to the 7 Teacups.
7. South Creek Waterfall.
8. Blueberry, playboat, ladder (the purpose of which is shown in the Tucson pictures), suit for the cruise, and yak box full of camping crap.
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10. There is no complete trail leading to Dry Meadow Creek, but this gully goes there. Perhaps half way, you can see a dirt road coming down the hill. It's easiest to take that road the rest of the way to the creek.
11. This jump is wider than it looks. I threw the 40 pound pack across first.
12. The creek swoops down into this canyon just above the 7 Teacups.
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14. This is a dramatic ravine - it feels like it will pull you in.
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28. Evil plant.
29. Walker pass at the Pacific Crest Trail.
	I know there must be bears!