Mt. San Jacinto 7/20/2015
This is our second peak hike from A16 3-Peak Challenge. We are taking Marion Mt. trail up.
Traditional first stop.
The question is weather. Is it going to rain and thunder?
If weather gets tough only real men go hiking.
Our second stop. John and Larry will separate from us and do Mt. St. Ellens 10,160’ instead.
We are continuing up. Weather is getting better.
The brush switchbacks.
Break at the campsite.
Made it to the saddle. We don’t trust these mileage signs.
Almost there. Weather is nice.
At the top. The sign is missing again.
So here is the benchmark.
Sunny lunch.
Our group at the top with A16 flags.
At the cabin.
Bizarre tree.
It is green here.
Twisted tree.
Clouds are coming from below.
Sun above.
This part going down is usually hot. Overall today’s weather was perfect.
Our complete happy group.
Hike Rating: Difficulty: 4 Technical: 3 Scenic: 3.5 El. 4600'