Eagle Peak - Peak #10 - Double-Digit Milestone

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After a wonderful drive through some of the most scenic areas of San Diego County, including East Ramona and Santa Ysabel, I arrived at the trailhead. I didnt pass anyone on the road, and there were no other cars on the trailhead. I was happy to have some quiet time on the trail.

Looking down at the trail, it was clear that not many people had hiked this way recently, since I saw mostly paw, bird and reptile prints criss-crossing all over any man-made prints. There was, however, more disturbing evidence of mans presence here.

Yes, on two out of 10 hikes, I have found mylar balloons snagged in the brush. Like the other balloon, as well as any other trash I find on the trail, I stashed it in my pack and moved on.

As I walked along the trail, I was yet again reminded of the huge fires that swept through much of San Diego County in the last decade. The Witch Creek Fire from 2007 completely charred the area south of Julian (among many other places) and evidence lined the trail.

Some oak trees provided some shade (yes, shade in San Diego!), before I scrambled up to the ridge line and was presented with 4 false summits before I actually made it to the top. I was laughing to myself at how deceived I felt, yearning to reach the summit only to find that the ridge continued beyond my current position.

I enjoyed my quiet time with the soaring birds before I made it back down the trail, having seen no one for the entire hike.

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• 100 Peaks
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• San Diego
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[onehundredpeaks]

Waterfall hikes tend to be pretty draining, since the way back is up!

[cvnate619]

Hiked this trail yesterday then on the way back took the trail to three sister's waterfall that hike is way steeper killed my legs but the views of the waterfall were worth it