Trail Connections
Also on this hike
Taking advantage of the long weekend and this peak was 1st on the list. Pulled in the parking lot before 6am and it was already full… looks like everyone has the same idea today. I was able to snag a space along the road not too far off from the parking.
The group is slightly bigger than the usual of 3-5, consisted of a couple new to the trail and another friend from Texas.
With all the previous fires and closures, I haven’t been in this area for a while and it felt good to be back. The few intense switchbacks are always challenging for me and give a very good calves workout.
As we traverse the trail, about a mile or so from the saddle, the burnt trees are still there standing hopeful that new saplings will emerge from the disastrous event.
On the bright side, bushes are started to thrive and bushier, seem to compensate for the lack of greeneries from their tree counterparts.
The surrounding areas of the peak were also covered with clouds that served as a beautiful backdrop for our photo-ops. Another momentous event meeting another hiking friends and connecting to new hikers as well.
The trail will make new friends, meeting old friends and introducing friends to a new heights of adventure.
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