I had no idea that the Pacific Crest Trail cut through this area. We had gone over to Hesparia area with the idea of visiting the mountains where we use to live for awhile before we moved here. We never did make it because we found a trail to explore. Because it wasn't a hot day we were able to go check it out and at some point we came to where this river runs through (not sure why the water looked so brown, probably very shallow because farther away in the sunlight it was blue.
In a different area we went up to the top of the dam at Silverlake area and it was closed off to the public. We had been able to get through to it before but probably because any area in nature which is open to the public - is a target for graffiti. Eventually probably all parks will be closed in the future as more and more people deface everything they see around them. Really VERY irritating. Coming down from the dam area i was able to get pics of the wildflowers and irrigation channels. This area is a huge many acre ranch and often have cattle and horses out grazing.
on the way back we stopped again in this area above and I found a way to get close up to some poppies.
In a different area we went up to the top of the dam at Silverlake area and it was closed off to the public. We had been able to get through to it before but probably because any area in nature which is open to the public - is a target for graffiti. Eventually probably all parks will be closed in the future as more and more people deface everything they see around them. Really VERY irritating. Coming down from the dam area i was able to get pics of the wildflowers and irrigation channels. This area is a huge many acre ranch and often have cattle and horses out grazing.
on the way back we stopped again in this area above and I found a way to get close up to some poppies.
These are wonderful photos, such beautiful scenery and looks like a wonderful hike if it is not hot!! I can imagine your excitement as you put your camera to work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Filaree, as I found out that's not what is covering my hills, but I do have it all over my yard. How fun that you came across the Pacific Crest Trail. It comes over here too and goes in the mountains that I see to the east. I just posted my poppy reserve visit.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura and Inger - if it had been any hotter ...well at least 5 to 10 degrees we wouldn't have gone as far as we did. ...Yes - i had no idea the Pacific Crest trail crossed throug h this area. Now I want to find out where all it does....in So Cal. I know over in Wrightwood, it runs through there. Some of the hikers will have their mail sent to the P.O. Box in Wrightwood where they will pick it up as they pass through.
ReplyDeleteI will go see your poppies!
Oh Sandy...thank you so much for sharing these stunning photos!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully picturesque place to walk...oh how I wish I were there...😊😊
Wishing you an amazing Easter Weekend xxx
thanks Ygraine! And...I wish I was where you are - that beautiful area - i love those pics.
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Wow, such beautiful scenery. I love the shots with the wildflowers in them.
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