by Minstrel | Apr 21, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Mesa Campground, 328.1 End point Tentsite at mile 343.6 Miles hiked 15.5 Wilderness area Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area San Bernardino National Forest People I met Boy (not a boy, just a great trail name) Emily and Katie, sisters from New Mexico...
by Minstrel | Apr 20, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Deep Creek Hot Springs, mile 307.9 End point Mesa Campground Hike and Bike sites, mile 328.1 Miles hiked 20.2 on trail, 1 off Wilderness area Silver wood Lake State Recreation Area The day on trail A zero was exactly what I needed. My legs feel amazing, my...
by Minstrel | Apr 19, 2023 | Southern California, Trail, Zero days
People I met So, so many locals Piñacolada Sinead Mantis Journeyman Max Queenie The day Today is what I needed. I got sunburnt all over, including the top of my forehead (that’s been neglected of sun because of my hat!). My shoulders got the brunt of it, though, as...
by Minstrel | Apr 18, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Splinters Cabin, mile 298.5 End point Deep Creek Hot Springs, mile 307.9 Miles hiked 9.4 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest The day on trail Today was just gorgeous. I woke up ready to hike. I had some frost on my rain fly and took some time...
by Minstrel | Apr 17, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Little Bear Springs Camp, mile 285.6 End point Splinter Camp, mile 298.5 Miles hiked 12.9 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest People I met Myrna Francesco The day on trail I spent a really nice, easy morning talking with Sky High. He gave me a...
by Minstrel | Apr 16, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point 279.2 End point 285.6 Miles hiked 6.4 snowy, slow miles Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest People I met Pneumonia Munchies Mustard Colonel Giggles Canary Sky High The day on trail Today was a late, late morning. I spent about three hours or so...
by Minstrel | Apr 15, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Tentsite at 265.7 End point Tentsite at 279.2 Miles hiked 13.5 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest People I met Some random freshies Josh Marion The day on trail I woke up so cold today. Others were cowboy camping so I decided to go for it....
by Minstrel | Apr 14, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Onyx Summit Trail intersection with PCT, mile 252.1 End point Tentsite at mile 265.7 Miles hiked 13.6 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest People I met Journey/Mini Chimi Carissa The day on trail Probably not many photos for today. I have a lot...
by Minstrel | Apr 13, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Coon Creek Group Campsite, mile 246.5 End point Onyx Summit Trail/PCT intersection, mile 252.1 Miles hiked 5.6 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest People I met Cactus Ass Carrot Hope Rex Rooster Ariana The day on trail Wow. Waking up today, I...
by Minstrel | Apr 12, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Mission Creek tent site at 235.5 End point Coon Creek Group Camp and Cabin, 246.5 Miles hiked 11 Wilderness area Sand to Snow National Monument San Bernardino National Forest People I met William, from Germany Francisco and Joselyn The day on trail We...
