Big Iron 6/29/13

TRs for the San Gabriel Mountains.
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cougarmagic
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Post by cougarmagic »

My alarm didn't go off, so I got a late start (about noon). There were campers at Heaton Flats. It looked enjoyable.

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The river was still flowing well! I would have enjoyed a dip in one of the pools if it wasn't already so late in the day.

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Starting up the trail, the multiple suns were already high in the sky.

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I found the trail quite lovely, although the warm weather recently had diminished the air quality somewhat.

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After a few hours, I figured I ought to put on some sunscreen.

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Though I did find patches of shade along the way, in the cool pines. We even saw some deer! What a treat

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From the summit, the views were great in all directions.

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I didn't take many pics on the way down, as it got dark and I needed to put some fleece on to ward off the chill! Anyway, it was a great trip and I don't understand why some people chose not to hike this weekend.
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mcphersonm80
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Post by mcphersonm80 »

Well played :lol:
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everyday
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Post by everyday »

most awesome trip report ever! :D
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HikeUp
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Post by HikeUp »

Good thing you took pictures...I'd have never believed ya otherwise. Your NHPS membership is now under review.
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mattmaxon
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Post by mattmaxon »

Hiking in a fire proximity suit must have been enjoyable!

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Taco
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Post by Taco »

Legit.
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Uncle Rico
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Post by Uncle Rico »

Brilliant!
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JDB22
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Post by JDB22 »

Nice one!
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Ze Hiker
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davantalus
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Post by davantalus »

Holy lolz. :D
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen »

Howdy Cougar Magic :)

Thanks so much for the best laugh I've had in days :lol:

Even Citizen Kane is impressed :wink:

Your creative humor reminds me of posts by Cuzin Willie on the San Gorgonio board -- anyone know what happened to him?

My friends Hikin' Jim and Arocknoid seem have inherited a similar gift for hiking humor :D

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

PS Will be hiking on Baldy or thereabouts tomorrow since my 23 year old AC finally died. Riverside isn't the desert, but I'm still too hot.