Cuyamaca peak

Needed to get in a longer hike before heading up to the Central Coast to tackle some peaks on that Six Peak Challenge. Both El

First time here, can still see the devastation from the 2003 cedar fire.

It was a beautiful morning for a backpacking training hike AND checking off another 6-Pack-of-Peaks Challenge! It was an incredibly clear day and we could

It was a beautiful morning to get out and start the hike early. 6 miles to the peak, only a few others out on the

I hiked from the Paso Picacho campground and went up the Azalea Glen loop trail to the Azalea Springs Fire Road, and finally the Lookout

hot hot hot!  Left a little after 8am, had about 40-50 lbs on back with water, snacks, and a 4 year old. Little shade on