This turned out to be my last real ABDSP hike for the season, as on this day & most days after it wound up being a little too hot for comfort. Still, I had decent turnout for this interesting loop hike in the Volcanic Hills area @ the southern end of the park.
We parked off of the S-2 along Mortero Wash Rd., about 0.3 mi. down from the pavement.
@ the TH
The morning's temp wasn't too bad, but it would slowly & surely warm up & this hike basically had no shade. We aimed for the mouth of Lava Flow Wash to the west.
Ground cherry
We entered the wash & followed it as it curved north toward Red Hill.
Summit above
Peeps coming up
Approaching the summit
Once atop the summit, peeps were pleasantly surprised by the views to be had. Yep, not bad for a li'l hill in the desert.
Summit
Summit pano
Sombrero Pk.
Jacumba Mtn.
Newer register
Oldest register
Summit area
Hazy Flat Top in the distance
From the top we dropped down to the saddle, then picked up W. Mortero Wash which wraps around the north side of the peak. There are only a couple of minor dry falls to go down, & lots of interesting rock.
Going down the ridge to the saddle
Peeps coming down to the saddle
Working our way over to W. Mortero Wash
W. Mortero Wash
W. Mortero Wash
We re-entered the flats east of the peak & made a beeline back to the cars. I think I can safely say that everyone was glad this hike was not a very long one, given the summer-like temp that day.
Back to the flats
Cars to the right of hill
Looking back @ Volcanic Hills
Stats
Rt.
& of course, post-hike beverages :
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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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.
It was only in the upper 80s, so could've been worse. Tho heat reflected off of volcanic rock prolly pushed the temp up a few degrees, lol.
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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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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