The view toward Mt. Wilson and the San Gabriel range Jones Peak, one of the front peaks of the San Gabriels, offers up lovely views of the San Gabriel Valley below. The last time I hiked Jones Peak, the day was shaded by the gloom of the May grey. Last Saturday yielded a gloriously mild,… Continue reading Jones Peak, revisited
Since I was a kid, Mt. Wilson has been fascinating to me. It is a prominent peak in the front range of the San Gabriel Mountains, distinguished by the radio towers. Perhaps some of the fascination was because my dad loved talking about those communications antennas. Having worked in radio broadcasting, he enjoyed sharing with… Continue reading Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Wilson
The early morning fog along the trail I feel incredibly lucky to live where I do in Southern California; the San Gabriel Valley, just under the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains is a gateway to many adventures. For here it seems that at the end of every quaint foothill street, there is a hiking… Continue reading Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Wilson Trail to First Water and Orchard Camp
The Cranky Camper 