Backpacking Mount San Gorgonio Via Dry Lake Part 2

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 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.

Trail Diary: The Trans Catalina Trail – 12 Mile Loop from Two Harbors to Parsons Landing Day 3

It was the 3rd day of my journey on the TCT. I woke up at 6 am, and was still exhausted. I planned to get in an 11 mile hike today. Everything I needed was laid out and ready to go. I just had to get out of bed. It was an epic day hike all the way to Parsons Landing. I had just about completed my Trans Catalina Trail thru hike. The whole 12 mile loop on Day 3, took me 8 hrs, with a few short breaks along the way. I grabbed a cold drink at the store, and headed back to camp, to pack up for my 4:45 pm ferry ride home.

Iron Mountain in Poway, CA Elevation 2681

I set out on the 6 mile trail to Iron Mountain (Elevation 2684), leaving from the trailhead around 9am. This is "Little" Iron Mountain, not Big Iron, the one with 7000 feet of gain in the Angeles Forest. This hike has far less gain, but is definitely challenging.

Split Rock Loop

I will be hiking the Split Rock Loop past Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park. The hike is 4 miles, and is rated as Easy to Moderate. It's a perfect hike if you are staying at Jumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree.