20240718_San Bernardino Peaks via Angelus Oaks TH (7/18/24, 3:07:37AM)
Solo day hiked Thurs 7/18 - Started early to go up SB East & West peaks on a very picturesque day before hitting the very warm weather on the way down. All the usual, ephemeral water crossings are now dry but Limber Pine Spring is flowing very well with very cold water (6.1 miles from the Angelus Trailhead). Highly recommend hitting East Peak if you have enough time as the peninsular views of most of San Gorgonio are incredible. The trail section between the two peaks is also very scenic, especially looking north towards Seven Oaks & Big Bear Lake. Great views from the stone bench view point on the way down, shortly after passing the Survey Monument (good to see the monument still intact). Only met two people during the entire trek while heading down into the heat, but a nice cooling breeze really helped! Carried a 3L water bladder and 2 half liter reserve bottles but 2L is probably enough for most if filtering from the spring on an out and back trek. Logged 18.0 miles / 5008 vertical ft with Gaia