10.42 Hike to the peak of Mount San Jacinto, the second most prominent in Southern California
We were fortunate to reach the peak of San Jacinto, a staggering range, an incredible experience Understandably excited after nearly 6 miles climb (forgetting there's no ride back down) The last 10 minutes of rock scaling to reach peak—admiring the wonderful sights Should a person wish for a big finish, then 12 miles in length and 2,400 feet elevation gain comes close, particularly the former. Eighteen kilometers sounds even better, a bigger number relates to some eighteen tired muscles. The distance put us at the top of the mountain, we nearly said the world, with spectacular views in all directions, including Salton Sea, Palomar and a host of other places and mountains, not forgetting the Coachella Valley below. Unfortunately, the cameras did not agree with us and that proved to be disappointing. One of the best experiences of the day, after completing a tough hike, is to soak oneself in a hot tub, have the editor massage the shoulders and especially, the feet....