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2,475 AEG |
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| no partners | | | Sirena has the best triplog for this hike... but I will echo some of what she says. This trail is beautiful, and like many I hadn't done it despite its accessibility. This is a long, hard hike with a false summit that I am glad I was prepared for. You begin in typical low desert going up to attain a hill and then hiking up and down drainages, tending gradually upwards. You find an open area with a slimy pool and then proceed upwards to a saddle. Eat lunch here, you will thank yourself for doing so, because after the saddle comes False Hope Hill. Soon after the saddle the desert gives way entirely to an almost Golden Hills of California look, characterized by the disappearance of all cactus and the presence of golden grass, manzanita, and junipers. After slogging up False Hope, which you actually skirt just below the summit, you will then drop down slightly before a col and then ascend the final 0.7 miles to the summit. And ascend you will. I left my somewhat heavy pack on false hope for the final ascent which is very steep and has somewhat insecure footing. It will take you quite a bit of slogging but the views on the top are incredible. Descending this is tricky to do without falling and I would recommend that everyone leave heavy packs at the base of the climb if you can. Once down, you can admire the views on the way down, which are consistently excellent the entire way. The way back will take the remaining wind out of your sails because the downhill portions from Agua Caliente Hill and False Hope are tough on the calves and knees. The views make up for the energy loss. Do yourself a favor and hike this trail, because despite its challenges, the views are some of the consistently awesome I have seen. |
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