Ramona Lake, Poway: a hike into virgin territory although we saw very few...
One of many perspectives of Ramona lake, Poway. On Christmas day , we went walking in what could easily have been mistaken for the southern hemisphere. After a wet week, the sun shone brightly in San Diego although the temperature at commencement of the hike was in the mid-forties. Thereafter, it got warmer, aided in large part because of the sharp rise to reach lake level, followed by a rock scramble and thereafter, a further climb to new ground. We were taken aback as we explored some of the lower mountains around Mount Woodson. We came across both orange and avocado groves, very large houses tucked away in the mountains above Poway as well as both stirring and tranquil sights. When one goes a little off the beaten track while keeping eyes open, it is interesting what confronts one. From height, the views of the dam wall and Ramona lake were wonderful; reflections further assisted by some cloud and ideal light, for that time of the day, rounded off a memorable walk. Perhaps ...