6.07 Snivley Summit and Pinyon Peak, Garland Ranch Park
Beyond and above the rear mountain top is our destination. Editor feeling a little smug Editor struggling in the rough--feeling somewhat less smug Editor at peak pointing to where she would like to throw me (Click to enlarge to see trail) Tuesday It’s difficult to describe the feeling of today’s outing . It followed upon two unique experiences so it had to offer much if it was to maintain the trend. It sure did. We crossed changing terrain as we climbed—did we mention climb—had wonderful views into the valley and across at the neighboring mountains as well as a distant peep at Monterey Bay. We don’t particularly like the phrase used to categorize the hike but it provides an accurate summation—a ‘butt-kicker’. The trail has two very steep components to follow to reach the summit. Thereafter, a free climbing/scrambling extremely steep section on the edge of the mountain tests the nerves and the muscles again. At this second peak, with well over 2,000 feet elevation gain, sits a ...