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Despite the name that suggests flatness, Center Flats Road looks like all downs and ups from here

09549-center-flats-800px.jpg After Crest Trail, I hike down Wagon Road 3/4 mile to reach Center Flats RoadThumbnailsOne of several steep stretches along Center Flats Road, Henry Coe State ParkAfter Crest Trail, I hike down Wagon Road 3/4 mile to reach Center Flats RoadThumbnailsOne of several steep stretches along Center Flats Road, Henry Coe State ParkAfter Crest Trail, I hike down Wagon Road 3/4 mile to reach Center Flats RoadThumbnailsOne of several steep stretches along Center Flats Road, Henry Coe State ParkAfter Crest Trail, I hike down Wagon Road 3/4 mile to reach Center Flats RoadThumbnailsOne of several steep stretches along Center Flats Road, Henry Coe State ParkAfter Crest Trail, I hike down Wagon Road 3/4 mile to reach Center Flats RoadThumbnailsOne of several steep stretches along Center Flats Road, Henry Coe State Park

Steep hills like these are demanding to traverse sometimes, but the views are usually rewarding enough to make the effort worthwhile. Still, I'm glad I'm on foot and not with the 10-ton bike today.