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Oak Grove to High Point Trail - 1 member in 3 triplogs has rated this an average 2 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 25 2011
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64 male
 Joined Dec 22 2009
 Vista, CA
Oak Grove to High Point TrailSan Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Hiking avatar Dec 25 2011
PLC92084Triplogs 355
Hiking14.72 Miles 3,600 AEG
Hiking14.72 Miles   7 Hrs      2.68 mph
3,600 ft AEG   1 Hour   30 Mns Break25 LBS Pack
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Spent a gorgeous day with a great group of folks. Had a spectacular 360 degree view from the peak which included Catalina and San Clemente Islands to the East; San Gorgonio, Baldy and San Jacinto Mountains to the North and East. Also had just enough snow to make it a White Christmas. Toasted our good fortunes and friendships with a bottle of bubbly; made for a perfect day all around!
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Apr 10 2011
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64 male
 Joined Dec 22 2009
 Vista, CA
Oak Grove to High Point TrailSan Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Hiking avatar Apr 10 2011
PLC92084Triplogs 355
Hiking14.72 Miles 3,600 AEG
Hiking14.72 Miles   7 Hrs      2.94 mph
3,600 ft AEG   2 Hrs    Break25 LBS Pack
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Weather was much better on this trip compared to the earlier one! Encountered a little snow towards the top but nothing like last time... Once at the peak (High Point Lookout Station - Elev 6140'), we had a great view of the surrounding area and Palomar Observatory below us to the West). This will probably be the last snow we see until next Winter.

Edit: I just found these while planning for the Christmas Day Hike... Oops! The irony is there will probably be snow Christmas Day 2011!
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
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Feb 21 2011
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64 male
 Joined Dec 22 2009
 Vista, CA
Oak Grove to High Point TrailSan Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Hiking avatar Feb 21 2011
PLC92084Triplogs 355
Hiking13.00 Miles 3,600 AEG
Hiking13.00 Miles   6 Hrs   30 Mns   2.00 mph
3,600 ft AEG
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Hit snow at about the 4000' level. Made for a tough slog when it reached a depth of about 18 inches (no snowshoes...). Decided to call it quits about .4 miles from the peak.
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average hiking speed 2.54 mph

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