I've been ruminating over this hike since Mike P posted his report on May 16th. Getting tired of bouncing around on my street tires, I parked around 0700 at the 3N06A/B Split. All told, there were about 10 vehicles further ahead; some dirt-biking, some camping, and a couple of good-sized parties. It was a bit hazy in the morning, clearing up as the day progressed. Temperatures across the Notch and the 'Ts' were perfect, maybe a little on the warm side, but offset by great breezes over the saddles. All trails were in great shape. Traffic across Three T's was light, I think I passed seven hikers over the entire out and back, excepting the folks hanging out at the Baldy Notch and Icehouse Saddle. I hate to be greedy, but does this hike qualify me for two holes punched out on my NHPS card, having successfully avoided summiting Telegraph and Timber? I accidentally stumbled across the top of Thunder while approaching the Trailhead. I don't think I was close enough to Baldy, Harwood, Cucamonga or Bighorn to qualify for NHPS. FYI: there was a bona fide ranger doing enforcement activities on the flat as I returned to my car.
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The car and an indication of the adjacent "road" condition
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Stockton Flat from the road, looking west-ish
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The road to Baldy Notch, complete with requisite tagging
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Baldy Bowl and some of next season's snow in the reservoir
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A view of Devil's Backbone, from Thunder Mtn.
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Those black diamonds don't seem so scary now
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Glendora Ridge and points south from 8200' saddle
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Middle Fork, Lytle Creek, San G, San J, etc.
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The way back up Telegraph from down Timber
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Proximity of Cedar Glen (Chapman Trail) and Bear Flat seen from saddle 7750'
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Baldy Village from Telegraph. Buckhorn Lodge roof almost discernible.
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North Fork, Lytle Creek Looking towards Coldwater Campground (1996 USGS Topo) site.
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Peak 8540', I think, N.E. of Telegraph Peak.
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My wife and I hiked down to Tar Creek in Los Padres N.F. Yesterday. Here's Topatopa from the creek.
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Saturday's stats