Santa Benchmark
November 8, 2026


Cerro Tordillo: From a distance


Closer in


Near the wall


Santa BM: Interesting tree in Yerba Buena Wash


Highpoint hill in the distance, to the right of the tower


Highpoint hill centered


Tower shots


View of tower from summit of Santa


Summit of Santa from the tower


Looking down into Yerba Buena Canyon as I descend

 

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