To Kathy (and anyone else interested)
So far my business trip to San Diego is still a go. My plan would be to try the CtoC trail hike on 31 March. If conditions change or if I am not feeling 100 % then I would still hope to try the Deer Springs Trail. I'll stay in touch with you through email and plan a time and place to meet. Sounds like the museum location is the typical meeting place for the CtoC trail. I'll either stay someplace the night before close to San Jacinto or drive in early from San Diego.
Mark