Mt. San Jacinto Outdoor Recreation

One of my toughest days ever on the trail, but also one of the most rewarding. I went from thinking "what the heck am I doing out here" to "wow, I can't wait to come back" in just a few minutes.

Details and full photo gallery (75 photos) is posted here:
High Sierra Trail, Day 2 – Bearpaw Meadow to Precipice Lake, June 18 2015

Hamilton Towers


At the top of Hamilton Creek Waterfall


Angels Wings


Hamilton Gorge Tunnel


Sunset


Precipice Lake


Not a bad spot to camp...

Your write-up and photos were most enjoyable, as always! I am sorry to hear about so much physical suffering, but I bet seeing Precipice Lake made up for it. Many of my favorite adventures have included pain. I guess pain is sometimes the price of admission to some of the wilderness' best attractions.

Sally wrote: Many of my favorite adventures have included pain.

I absolutely love that line! And, after all, you are friends with Ellen...

63chevy: Gorgeous photos - makes me wanna get back out there soooooooooooooooo bad!

z

Sally wrote: Many of my favorite adventures have included pain. I guess pain is sometimes the price of admission to some of the wilderness' best attractions.

Thanks Sally, that's a great line by the way. I may have to use it on a hike with my buddies... I will of course make sure there aren't any rocks or sharp sticks within reach before saying it!

zippetydude wrote:63chevy: Gorgeous photos - makes me wanna get back out there soooooooooooooooo bad!

z

Thanks Z. I want to get back out there too!

63ChevyII wrote:"pain is the price of admission to wilderness' best attractions."
I may have to use it on a hike with my buddies... I will of course make sure there aren't any rocks or sharp sticks within reach before saying it!

HJ