Clouds settling in the valley.
Sleeping in the desert with 40mph winds. Earplugs are a must.
Early morning light.
Paradise Valley Cafe stop.
Most hiker friendly establishments have giant piles of packages that they hold for hikers.
Sunrise.
Some neon lichen.
Some very rocky mountain hiking.
First snow crossing outside Mount San Jacinto State Park.
Above the clouds approaching Mount San Jacinto.
Overnight stop in Idyllwild before summiting San Jacinto. Fun fact: Idyllwild’s mayor is a golden retriever.