[pct-l] Trip Report - Pioneer Mail Picnic Area to Scissors Crossing - Sec. A9-11

[Rob Langsdorf]

Hi Dan,

    Actually this hike can be spectacular after a good rain
and on a cool day later in the fall or early spring. When
the rain clears the air you can see the Salton Sea from
many places along this route. In spring it often has lots
of nice flowers in spaces between the new growth scrub. I
think that the fires of a few years ago made this section
much less interesting in fall. But I think it will still
produce lots green growth and flowers in the spring.

    It sounds like you need to learn what time of year to
do segments. You should save San Jacinto for next May or
June, when everything is green and there is lots of water.
November is the time of year for doing the Mojave Desert
portions of the trail (Section E). You may also find it
boring too, but at least it won’t be too hot.

            Rob


Dan LaBrenz wrote:

"What a BORING hike - practically no scenery to speak of -
just scrub."

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