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These dumb wildflowers don't seem to know its still winter. Well, who can blame them. The temperature is upper 70's and it's a beautiful, clear day.
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Cedar and Willa climb the dusty road. This is a pretty easy dirt road, 4WD is not required.
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Entering the pine and fir forest. When you look up at the Santa Ana mountains from the Orange County side, it looks dry and treeless. I think this fools a lot of people. Its actually very pleasent up here.
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Looking northeast from the summit. Its a heck of a view at the top.
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Driving through the pine forest. Coulter Pine and White Fir are common. The understory is mostly Oak and Manzinita.
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Trip Report - February 2006