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| Getting a good view of the "M". |
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| Southern California Map. |
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| Driving Map. |
Overall Hiking Totals:
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| Hiking Map. |
Parking coordinates: 33.95902°N, -117.2722°W.
Summary
While still being early in my 1,000 hike quest, I felt the need to get as many as I could to get my numbers up. In that process, I had an internal argument: Do I provide comprehensive hiking plans, or also count short hikes as appropriate destinations. Although I mostly sided with the comprehensive choices, on certain days, I felt that short outings were hikes too. |
| Looking up at Box Springs Mountain. |
Thus hiking days take into account your current frame of mind. Therefore, in retrospect, I think I would have included this hike as part of the #76 hike (The M Hike). This would have only added about an additional half mile to that hike. With that being decided, If I become a published author of my hikes, I would consolidate this hike with hike #76. That means that I get to gather a completely new hike to add to my list someday. |
| At the overlook above Moreno Valley. |
Meanwhile, with the desire to complete a short hike with some sweat equity, this is a good option. The trail goes on The M Trail for much of the way, but there are also side trails that I included this time around, thus making it seem like a completely different hike. |
| Viewing the "M" from the overlook. |
It eventually breaks off from the M Trail and extends south to an overlook over Moreno Valley. To the NW sits the "M" in a perfectly clear view. It is definitely the highlight of the hike. If choosing to make this the turnaround point, as I did on the day, I returned the same way, while taking in some of the lower overlooks that face the east. Kind of mini hiking adventure, but well worth the effort! |
| One last look on the way back. |
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