Strawberry Peak

I knew the forecast was going to be hot before I left San Diego, but boy, oh boy! I arrived at the Red Box Picnic

This was my most challenging, difficult and intense hike to date.  The first two miles were not bad, switchbacks that took me around potentially two

This was my third time hiking to Strawberry Peak and it gets easier every time. The first 2.5 miles are very relaxed with only a

conditions for the trail were adequate, cool start in the morning, however quickly warmed up as a day progressed. No bugs at the time of

We started around 10 or 11 so it was decently hot the whole way. First 2 miles are easy with some exposure. Last mile becomes