Mike Windsor
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Leaving Warner Springs.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
A bird soaring high above the Southern California desert.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Desert views.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Thru-hikers resting next to a water source.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Mike's Place - an oasis of sorts for thru-hikers .
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Desert views.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
PCT traversing the hillside.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
A well-stocked water cache.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Muir Woods.
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05/10/2018
Muir John.
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Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
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Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
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Crossing Highway 74.
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Paradise Valley Cafe is only 1 mile off trail and a must-stop for thru-hikers.
Mike Windsor
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Back on the PCT. The views only get better as you gain elevation heading towards Idyllwild.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Back on the PCT. The views only get better as you gain elevation heading towards Idyllwild.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Mountain views from the PCT.
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05/10/2018
Fresh, clean, cold water. Spring fed.
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Racoon camera near a spring.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Mountain views from the PCT.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Looking north from the PCT (towards the section of trail still closed from the Mountain Fire of 2013).
Mike Windsor
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Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Road walking around the Mountain Fire closure.
Mike Windsor
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The town of Idyllwild, California, is one of the most charming and welcoming towns on the PCT.
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Idyllwild, California.
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Mayor Max is the actual mayor of Idyllwild. Be sure to meet him while you're in town!
Mike Windsor
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Leaving Idyllwild on the Devil's Slide Trail, the short but steep route back to the PCT.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Lily Rock (sometimes called Tahquitz Rock). Popular among climbers.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Looking back down upon Lily Rock.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Trail junction.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Fantastic views as you near the summit of San Jacinto.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Fantastic views as you near the summit of San Jacinto.
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05/10/2018
Jean Peak.
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The charming San Jacinto Peak shelter.
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San Jacinto Peak shelter.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Views from the San Jacinto Peak shelter.
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Summit of San Jacinto.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Views from the San Jacinto summit.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Views from the San Jacinto summit.
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05/10/2018
Starting the long descent from San Jacinto.
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05/10/2018
Starting the long descent from San Jacinto.
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05/10/2018
Hikers waiting to take that perfect photo!
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Looking down to the desert floor thousands of feet below.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Pacific Crest Trail: California Section B.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Looking toward Interstate 10 and Cabazon.
Mike Windsor
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05/10/2018
Looking toward Interstate 10 and Cabazon.
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Looking back at San Jacinto Peak.
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200 mile marker.
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The change in landscape from the beautiful forests near the summit of San Jacinto to the dry and barren desert floor near Cabazon is incredible.
Mike Windsor
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Looking back at San Jacinto Peak it's hard to believe you were just there!
Mike Windsor
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The underpass at Interstate 10. The lowest point on the PCT until the OR/WA border. Also a frequent location of trail magic.