Mount San Jacinto

The hike didn't start off very well, with more mosquitos and gnats than trees at the trailhead. As we moved up, the trail got better.

Four weeks after my first peak of Cucamonga this year and a chess tournament trip across the country, I am able to find time and

We started the hike at around 8 AM and the weather was cool and comfortable. The trail was almost always shady on the way up,

Small icy scramble to the peak.

Hike is difficult category due to altitude. Beautiful scenery along the way. Bugs, weather was perfect. Good marking along the way. Exception peak due to

Conditions were perfect on this lovely morning. There was little to no wind at the summit!!! Lost the trail a bit at campground before the