Belknap Crater

Not my favorite peak. Started off pleasant enough following the PCT in the shaded forest.  Then there was almost two miles trekking over black sharp

It was my first time doing this hike.   A permit was easy to snag a few days before.  This may have been because of the

Got lucky for my second hike of the day that it was overcast hiking through the lava fields. Lots of walking on rocks until the

This hike is one of my favorites as long as the weather cooperates – there is no where to hide from the sun on the

The unique feature of this hike is not water or flowers – there's no water and very little plant life. This is all about the

A few firsts for me- First off Trail Angles were busy today handing out all sorts of great food and beverages at the trailhead, Second,