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Bloated Chipmunk
Cock Rock Searcher
PostSat Dec 02, 2017 9:28 pm 
Since Echo Mtn. remains out of reach unless I wanna cross pvt prop boundaries or sneak in through the reservoir somehow, I found a little highpoint just to the west of Echo Mtn. where it seemed we would get a nice view of the peak, as well as a look down to Barrett Lk. Most of this hike is along old fire & ranch rds., though despite its accessibility it appears hardly anyone goes here or knows about it. confused.gif We parked @ the junction of Honey Springs Rd. & Barber Mtn. Rd. in Jamul. It was a chilly start for the hike but later on it would get quite warm. redface.gif
TH
TH
Unnamed li'll pk. to the south near TH
Unnamed li'll pk. to the south near TH
Along this rd. is a nice view to Lawson Pk. just to the north.
Lawson Pk.
Lawson Pk.
Nice views are to be had throughout the hike. up.gif
Tim is on his way
Tim is on his way
The rd. switchbacks & goes downhill, & we eventually turn left onto a lesser rd.
Dried up wild cucumber fruit
Dried up wild cucumber fruit
Dried up wild cucumber fruit
Dried up wild cucumber fruit
Over 5 miles later we reached the summit, which is comprised of a few lg. rocks. Of course what looks to be the highest rock was not very climbable. doh.gif
Barrett Lk.
Barrett Lk.
Barrett Lk.
Barrett Lk.
Echo Mtn.
Echo Mtn.
Summit pano
Summit pano
Zoom of "The Other Red Top"
Zoom of "The Other Red Top"
It was heating up & we had a long slog back to the car, clocking about 12 mi. by the time we were done. redface.gif Oh, & we saw no one else all day. hockeygrin.gif up.gif up.gif
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Stats
Stats
Route
Route
All those miles in the heat especially called for a couple of cold ones... souse.gif
Post-hike margs
Post-hike margs

Home is where the hiking is. "Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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