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South Ridge to Tahquitz, CA
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| Hiking | 7.44 Miles |
2,383 AEG |
| | Hiking | 7.44 Miles | 3 Hrs 12 Mns | | 2.71 mph |
| 2,383 ft AEG | 27 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | On our zero day between Gorgonio and Jacinto, we opted for this leg stretcher.
Got a late start after the drive from up north and the sun was blasting. Unlike the other days, no summit clouds developed over the high terrain, so we were left with only trees for shade, along with a nice breeze. The summit was only 77, with an 85 reading as we finished up, but a couple of sun-soaked readings of 91 along the exposed stretches.
Window rock on the way up was a cool feature and there's a really nice stretch of forested trail on the west side of the ridge before reaching the upper switchbacks.
About those switchbacks! They're increasingly steep. They hurt a little bit. Lol.
The old fire cabin doesn't appear to get much use, but the catwalk provided a nice rest spot in the shade.
On the way back down the last mile drags. Or maybe I was just hungry? That got taken care of in Idyllwild immediately after the hike.
Nobody is getting a Prius to this trailhead. Ruts and moguls are the story. There are about 10 spots to park. On Labor Day Sunday there was still room. I'd expect that it's rarely full. |
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