Spring has sprung. Devil's Slide is clear with many transient springs. From junction to Taquitz Peak, there are several small snow fields along PCT and the short trail to the peak. All were pretty easily crossed with just trekking poles (a bit of care along the peak trail as a couple fields could be a long, nasty slide if you misstep). Looks like they are re-roofing the lookout tower. Fallen trees have been cleared.
Cutting back through Little Tahquitz Valley, again small snow fields well marked with PCT thru hiker dirt. The meadows in Tahquitz Valley and Skunk Cabbage are just greening up. Grass and skunk cabbage along water are 6-12 inch tall, and the swallows are plentiful. No ferns yet, but in sunnier areas they are just peaking.
Water, water everywhere. No real flowers yets. Enjoy!
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Tahquitz Peak Report
by trcar » Tue May 24, 2011 8:28 am
The difference between a good hike and a bad one is usually just a reflection of what I bring with me.
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by Hikin_Jim » Tue May 24, 2011 8:57 am
Nice! Can't wait for an excuse/opportunity to get out there.
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by Sally » Tue May 24, 2011 7:25 pm
Sounds beautiful. Thanks for the really nice TR. While it's sad to see all the pretty snow melt it's great to see all the little green things popping up. It doesn't matter what season it is, San J wilderness is always a joy to behold.
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by itsatravisd » Tue May 24, 2011 10:10 pm
I went up yesterday, Devil's slide to PCT to (almost) Tahquitz. Wasn't expecting so much icy snow crossing the trail and going down down down near Tahquitz peak. Didn't even have trekking poles and decided to head back instead of risking an unplanned slide down the mountain to get to the lookout.
Really nice day anyway. Here are a couple of pictures (if I did it right).
[img][img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/5756925783_da68a55d7e_z.jpg[/img]
IMG_0345 by itsatravisd, on Flickr[/img]
[img][img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/5756925493_405fd3efda_z.jpg[/img]
IMG_0339 by itsatravisd, on Flickr[/img]
p.s. long time reader of this forum, first time poster. I've gotten a lot of useful information I've used for hikes and some really great camping. Thought it would be nice if I started contributing a little.
Really nice day anyway. Here are a couple of pictures (if I did it right).
[img][img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/5756925783_da68a55d7e_z.jpg[/img]
IMG_0345 by itsatravisd, on Flickr[/img]
[img][img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/5756925493_405fd3efda_z.jpg[/img]
IMG_0339 by itsatravisd, on Flickr[/img]
p.s. long time reader of this forum, first time poster. I've gotten a lot of useful information I've used for hikes and some really great camping. Thought it would be nice if I started contributing a little.
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by Hikin_Jim » Wed May 25, 2011 2:10 pm
Nice pix, bro.
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