This blog will detail 1,000 video hikes in Southern California. By Southern California, I am drawing a line from San Luis Obispo to the Nevada Border. Anything south of that line will be declared "Southern California". In a way, it is a personal challenge to do so many hikes. Mainly, however, it is my way of showcasing how many hiking opportunities there really are right in our own geographic back yard. As a blog, it serves as a companion piece to my Youtube channel "Mike On The Trail". It is also a work in progress, as I don't actually have 1,000 edited videos completed. This will take effort for quite some time before it is declared done. Even then, there will still be more out there. Here's to hiking and all the positive effects it has had on my life...and possibly yours!
Summary Calling this a hike is a bit of a stretch. However, when I came across a break in the rain in the middle of the day, I had to hit a trail. The hike up Rome Hill served this purpose nicely. Since the alternative is to just sit on the couch and be inactive, this was definitely a step in the right direction.
Approaching the top.
Within the Lakeland Village section of Lake Elsinore, Rome Hill sits between the town and the lake. A short dirt road leads from the end of Gregory Pl to the top of the hill. All this really is is a leg stretcher, since it is very short. The hike could be extended, however, by continuing down the other side and over to the lake. I found out later that Rome Hill can also be reached by extending the Lake Elsinore Levee Trail and capping off the hike by climbing up the side of Rome Hill. That would definitely be a grand turnaround point and much more rewarding hiking experience. That being said, however, this shorter hike simply cuts to the chase.
Looking north from the summit.
After taking in the view and avoiding rain from the black clouds overhead, I turned this into a succinct outing, while technically claiming a peak in the process.
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