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 "1,000 Hikes in So Cal". 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!
The hike begins at Black Rock Campground, which has no fee for day-hikers to visit. Warren Peak is a hike that I had completed several times from this starting point.
Warren Peak.
However, including Panorama Peak to the hike makes this a much better experience. So instead of just going out an back to Warren Peak, the Panorama Peak Loop is quickly accessible along the way.
On the summit of Warren Peak.
Warren Peak has great views over the northwest part of the park to the south, as well as the town of Yucca Valley to the north. I pondered for a bit on the conical summit before returning the wash, where the Panorama Peak junction is accessed.
Heading up the Panorama Loop.
The hike gradually climbs up a ridge to its high point at Panorama Peak. As the name suggests, the views are good up there.
Summit view toward Yucca Valley.
After the high point, the trail loops back down to the wash, where it then becomes a sandy descent back to the parking area and campground. This may be the best hike in the Black Rock area, although there are certainly more to choose from. I took the time to give nearly each its own day.
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