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05964-leaving-china-hole-800px.jpg Close-up of the pool at China Hole.ThumbnailsChina Hole Trail rises quickly out of the canyon.Close-up of the pool at China Hole.ThumbnailsChina Hole Trail rises quickly out of the canyon.Close-up of the pool at China Hole.ThumbnailsChina Hole Trail rises quickly out of the canyon.Close-up of the pool at China Hole.ThumbnailsChina Hole Trail rises quickly out of the canyon.Close-up of the pool at China Hole.ThumbnailsChina Hole Trail rises quickly out of the canyon.

Fortunately, it will take me all day to get home by bike, so the experience isn't over yet. Gee, if I had a car, I could get home more quickly. Bleh.

First, I have to get to Park Headquarters, from where the real ride home begins. Park Headquarters is about 5.5 miles away from here and up at 2640 feet (I'm at 1150 feet right now), so I have some climbing to do.

I'm in no hurry (to go back to work tomorrow?), so this should be enjoyable. There's a beautiful grove of big manzanitas on the way up the hill, and lots of great views to take in.