by Minstrel | Apr 2, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Tule Spring, mile 137 End point Mountain Valley Market, mile 151.8, and one mile off trail Miles hiked 14.8 trail, 1 off. Wilderness area Cleveland National Forest People I met Chatterbox Thinner Richard (trail angel) and his dogs Archie and Foxy The day...
by Minstrel | Apr 1, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Indian Flats PCT Connection, mile 119.6 End point Tule Spring, mile 137 Miles hiked 17.4 Wilderness area Started in Cleveland National Forest The day on trail My goodness. Last night was chaos. There were 19 (someone counted) tents in this tiny space. One...
by Minstrel | Mar 31, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Warner Springs at mile 112.5 End point Indian Flats PCT Connection at mile 119.6 Miles hiked 7.1 on trail. 3+ off. Wilderness area Cleveland National Forest People I met Rob Big Box Big Tuna Chopper Danny And so many more The day on trail Yesterday you...
by Minstrel | Mar 30, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Barrel Springs, mile 101.1 End point Agua Caliente Creek crossing at mile 112.5 Miles hiked 11.4 Wilderness area Still between wilderness areas People I met Squirrel David (from Czech) The day on trail Today I woke up to snow covering my tent! I knocked a...
by Minstrel | Mar 29, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Third Gate, mile 91.2 End point Barrel Springs, mile 101.1 Miles hiked Let’s just call it 10 Wilderness area San Felipe Hills People I met The Beast and Sweets The day on trail If this hike was a video game, today would have been one of the final...
by Minstrel | Mar 28, 2023 | Southern California, Trail
Start point Scissors Crossing, mile 77.3 End point Third Gate, mile 91.2 Miles hiked 13.9 Wilderness area Cleveland National Forest People I met Rebecca, Fossil Lady Professor Atlas Saunter Ghost Jen and Brett The day on trail Today had an interesting start, but it...