Cuyamaca peak

Trail is a paved fire road, steady incline all the way to the top. Weather was high 80’s, minimal shade but beautiful views.

Butterflies, wildflowers, green meadows, rippling creek, pine trees,  bright sun, light breeze, blue sky, eagles, magnificent views, Fabulous Forth of July hike.  Started at about

Azaleas blooming along the trail path! Overgrown patches, but so many lively green trees. Beautiful summit!

The weather was beautiful and the sun was shining down for sure, with few trees providing shade breaks!  A slow slog to the top but

Holy Moly was it hot!! Had to enjoy the shade breaks on the way up as there was no real breeze or relief. But we

Overall very pleasant hike which took a little under 2 hours via the Lookout Fire Road for both the uphill/downhill. The bugs were tolerable with