Month: June 2023

Yesterday, I completed another hike on my bucket list, Mt. San Jacinto. The peak is 10,834 ft above sea level and is the second-highest mountain range in Southern California. From the top, you can see the highest peak in Southern California, Mt. San Gorgonio, along with another famous peak, Mt. Baldy.  You can hike this mountain from a handful of different trails. One of the more popular starting points is from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The tramway takes you from 2,643 to 8,516 ft, a gain of almost 6,000 ft of elevation in ten minutes. The hike from the tramway is then 11 miles, with an elevation gain of approximately 2,300 ft. I hiked this peak alone, although I am never alone (Psalm 139:9-10). Two thoughts came to my mind during this hike. My brain has too many tabs open The wilderness is good for the soul. It allows me time to think without the daily distractions of life, closing the tabs...