Marian Mountain Trail to San Jacinto Summit....short, but steep, gaining 2,400 feet in just the first 2.5 miles!
Start time...2 in the afternoon in the dead heat of the dessert sun.
Weight....30-40lbs on each of our backs.
Arrived at Little Round Valley for camp by 6pm.
Sun set and stretch session followed by eating dinner and watching the moon rise.
In bed by 830pm...EXHAUSTED!
Up by 6am....hike to summit (10,834 elev) followed by breakfast back at camp.
The steep hike back down really killed my toes! So far they are not black and blue so that is a good sign.
This hike was a much needed escape from work and wedding planning!
Lesson learned...we have alot of training to do for Ray Lakes and Half Dome.
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