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!
Saturday, March 12, 2022
#88 Angelus Hill
Angelus Hill is a lone promontory over the Inland Empire.
The lower west hills of the San Jacinto Mountains can either fall in the category of the San Jacinto's, or the Inland Empire. I approached from Highway 243 at the Ranger Peak Trailhead, so for me, I was in the San Jacinto's the whole time. The hike begins on Forest Road 4S05 at the same starting point for the Ranger Peak hike. This time, I bypassed the turnoff for Ranger Peak and kept going in a slight downhill route on 4S05.
Approaching Angelus Hill.
After several miles, the peak at the end of the long road was clearly my destination. So from far away, it was clear to where I needed to go. Since I was on a dirt road, I just needed to be patient and I would arrive shortly. After about 6.5 miles of gradual descent, I arrived at the end of the road. I just needed to take the use trail to the summit. An easy climb gave me a great view over the Hemet / San Jacinto area at the forest boundary.
On the summit.
A gradual descent turned into a gradual climb on the way back. I took it slow and arrived back at the Ranger Peak junction with little difficulty.
Heading back toward Ranger Peak.
Since I was there, I went ahead and revisited Ranger Peak in order to claim two summits on the day. This turned out to be a great semi-local hike where I experienced no other hikers on the day. Just a few 4x4 drivers on the road (who probably thought I was crazy for walking around out there).
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