This was the second day of my hike up to the summit of Mount San Gorgonio, and I got a chance to see so many different varieties of pines, along the way.
Backpacking Mount San Gorgonio Via Dry Lake Part 2
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Backpacking Trip To Mount San Gorgonio and Dry Lake Part 1
I hiked up the South Fork Trail to Mount San Gorgonio. Come follow me on my backpacking journey in the wilderness, and learn what it takes to make it to the peak. It's one of the most beautiful trails in the San Bernardino National Forest. Find some peace and solitude here in the wilderness.
Hiking Torrey Pines
Just south of Solana Beach is California's Torrey Pines. It's an area known for beautiful beaches, and good surf. The Nature Preserve here is named after one of the worlds rarest pine trees, the Torrey Pine. The first trail I came to was the Guy Fleming Trail. They say he was to Torrey Pines, what John Muir was to the Sierras. He was this parks original resident caretaker, along with playing a role in creating other State Parks I have come to know and love, such as Anza Borrego. His goal was to inspire, and promote conservation efforts. This trail is part of his legacy.
Mount Baden Powell – The First High Peak I Ever Climbed Solo
May 2021 It was in the 50's one sunny afternoon in May, when I headed up into the mountains, on past the tiny quaint hiker town of Wrightwood, on Highway 2. I had waited for the snow in the mountains nearby to melt in anticipation of climbing up to the top of one of the… Continue reading Mount Baden Powell – The First High Peak I Ever Climbed Solo
Trail Diary: Day 2 on the Trans Catalina Trail – Blackjack to Two Harbors 15.7 miles
I awoke to raindrops on my tent at Blackjack campground around 6 am. The sun had just begun to rise, and I was slow to get out of bed. I was snug as a bug in my quilt, and liner. It was in the low 50's, and not too chilly. I peeked outside the tent,… Continue reading Trail Diary: Day 2 on the Trans Catalina Trail – Blackjack to Two Harbors 15.7 miles
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