Where we didn't cross
This is looking across Ritchey Creek at location (2) on the map. From this point of view it looks like no big deal to cross. What you are not seeing is how steep it is to get down to the creek from this side. Nor can you appreciate just how slippery the wet rocks are! We tried & tried to figure a way across but had to turn back rather than spend more time frustrated here.
We encountered another couple who were coming this way as we were returning. The turned around after trying to figure a way across too.
Where we didn't cross
This is looking across Ritchey Creek at location (2) on the map. From this point of view it looks like no big deal to cross. What you are not seeing is how steep it is to get down to the creek from this side. Nor can you appreciate just how slippery the wet rocks are! We tried & tried to figure a way across but had to turn back rather than spend more time frustrated here.
We encountered another couple who were coming this way as we were returning. The turned around after trying to figure a way across too.