I estimate this to be about 7 to 8 miles round trip and about 2500' total elevation gain including a lot of ups and downs along Santa Anita Ridge.
A nice thick marine layer provided misty and foggy conditions. Once on the ridge the clouds would open up occasionally to provide glimpses of nearby peaks and ridges. Almost all of the little gullies and creeks that cross the trail had running water in them - very nice.
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Slow moving critter...
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Looking west along Santa Anita Ridge...
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