Get Outside and Explore
I feel the best time to hike to a place like Pleasants Peak (Elevation 4007 ft), or anywhere in these mountains is between late fall, and early spring, which is from Mid November to Early February. As soon as snow begins to dust the peaks of Mount Baldy, anywhere from Late November to December, is my cue to switch to hiking in the foothills. The weather is always milder in the foothills below 5000 feet, versus up at high altitude.
It was early December, and I met up with a friend to hike one of our favorite local hikes Crystal Cove has so many great trails, and one of my favorite routes is the Red Route. It circles the park, traveling up No Dogs starting at the Ranger Station. One of the drawbacks of a… Continue reading Around Crystal Cove
It was early December of 2023, and I decided to hike to Tahquitz Peak, within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Wilderness. My plan was to hike there before winter set in, but plans got delayed. In my search for backpacking partners to hike the PCT with, I met a woman in a hiking group… Continue reading Tahquitz Peak in Snow
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