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07-13-2023 I had never been to the Napa Valley before. Springtime and summer are the best times of year to see this place green and lush. It was mid-July, and was an ideal time to visit. The grapes were about to be harvested, and summertime was in full swing. We were heading to stay in… Continue reading Exploring Napa Valley
The Trail The trailhead to General Sherman and Congress Grove begins at Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park. What to Expect The Congress Grove Trail is known for being the home of the General Sherman Tree, the "Nation's Christmas Tree." This hike is just 3 miles roundtrip, and rated as easy. The Senate Amongst this… Continue reading Congress Grove Sequoias
My goal in 2023 is to complete Section A of the PCT, with is 107.1 miles long. Hope you will follow along on my backpacking journey.
I have thought and wondered about hiking the PCT a lot of the years. Living in Southern California, not far from the trail, I had hiked on short sections of it, out and back. I had not yet backpacked or thru hiked an entire section before. Section A starts in Campo, CA and is 107.1 miles long, ending in Warner Springs, CA. The prospect of hiking 100 miles was exciting to me. I knew the time to do it was in spring, after the nights warmed above freezing, and preferably after the winter time rains ended.
It was a beautiful day for a 6 mile hike to Los Pinos Peak. I decided to head off into the Santa Ana Mountains. Heading north on Main Divide Road from Ortega Highway, there were two water crossings we had to make, which was not expected.
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