by Minstrel | Apr 22, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Just past Cajon pass at 343.6 End point Tentsite at 361.7 Miles hiked 18.1 Wilderness area San Bernardino National Forest San Gabriel Mountains National Monument People I met Hot Sauce, Blind Squirrel, and two others in their group The day on trail Today....
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...