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Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Wildflowers blooming along the trail to South Fortuna Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
View from the trailhead.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Wildflowers blooming along the trail to South Fortuna Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The trail begins to gradually gain elevation.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The trail crosses over the San Diego River.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Wildflowers blooming along the trail to South Fortuna Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
04/01/2018
Wildflowers blooming along the trail to South Fortuna Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
04/01/2018
Mesquite grows alongside the trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The trail has many picturesque views.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The trail follows a fence for a portion of the hike.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Wildflowers blooming along the trail to South Fortuna Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The Suycott Wash footbridge.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
View of Climbers Loop Trail in the distance.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Close up view of the Climbers Loop Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The final portion of the hike is the steepest.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
This is a great hike for those who want to get in a little cardio workout.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Views begin to open up as the elevation increases.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Sections of the trail are very steep and uneven.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Looking back at the view to the west.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The view to the north near the peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
View from the summit.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
Wildflowers blooming along the trail to South Fortuna Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The summit of South Fortuna Mountain.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
The hills of San Diego on a hazy morning viewed from the summit.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
View from the summit of South Fortuna Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
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04/01/2018
View to the south near the summit.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
04/01/2018
Hikers are rewarded with panoramic views at the summit.