Cedar Spring Trail
Taming the rock beast
I couldn't resist sitting on this rock pile that looks very much like a petrified tortoise. We discovered this on the Pacific Crest Trail near the Cedar Spring Trail. The trail itself was uninteresting, switchbacking 1600 feet up a hill with only scrub brush for cover. The hill was south-facing, so even today, December 30th, I was hiking without a shirt as the temperature hit 60 degrees. Once on top, there was a terrific view of the entire Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. Here's a glimpse for you, but it doesn't compare to actually being there.
One of the things I love about living in San Diego is that you can be at the beach, or the mountains, or the desert within 2 hours. We'll be hiking again tomorrow as we continue trying to burn off Thanksgiving and Christmas fat!
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This trail may be the easiest way up to the PCT in the lower San Jacintos. From here you also have easy access to four different peaks: march madness (north)Palm View, (south)Pyramid, Pine, and Lion - any of which can be made into an extra excursion from the PCT split.I still haven't made it all the way up elusive Pine, but the scramble to the top of Pyramid is well worth the 360' from the top. Do be wary of ticks in this area after rains. My dogs have come home with ticks 3 times from this region, although I remain thankfully unscathed.
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