So I made a not too smart choice to go down the mountain to a trail I had no idea what it would be like. I think it was over 85 degrees but it felt hotter in the direct sun. We found the Parkland trail and headed up. It was hot and within not even a hundred steps we would have started an uphill incline. We turned around and chose to go the other way on the trail because I already was hot and forgot my water bottle. We kept going for awhile on that trail and it turned into a nicer walk which ended near a bridle trail which we took to come back down to the car. By the time we got back to the car I was definitely over-heated and vowed to only do these kinds of trails in winter or maybe an early evening walk in spring through fall.
We got in the car and wanted to drive around to see if we could spot any more trails for future reference.
I love the look of heading out east on Baseline and you see Big Bear in the distance looking all big and bold. Probably too many photos but for future reference I'll look back and not so fondly remember this really short hike. This is the drive that took us to Parkland Trail.
