Map of Day 3 hike - 4.5 miles
Waiting for water to boil


Brunton vapor stove


Swiss Miss hot chocolate


Palmer Ridge from Plumbago Rd.


Approaching Buckeye Ravine via Plumbago Rd.


Wild buckwheat growing out of gravel roadbed


Switchback over Buckeye Ravine (elev. 4,000 ft.)


Descent towards Middle Fork Yuba River


Rest stop at West bank of Yuba River (Middle Fork)


Fishing hole - Middle Fork Yuba River


Journal updates - Middle Fork Yuba River


Crossing into Nevada County, CA


Yuba River (middle fork) flowing West


River crossing at county line


Bridge marking county line


Ascent out of Gold Canyon


Plumbago Rd. in Nevada County


Watch dog at Hagerty Rd., top of Gold Canyon


Sunset from San Juan Ridge