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SA Guide: Gazebo loop - Oso

The big storm now assaulting the East Coast had just steamed through Southern California, and Laura and I were anxious to take advantage of the crisp, clear, and often dramatic conditions that result from such a passing. We were not disappointed.

I'll shut up and let the thousand words have their say.

 

Clouds over Oso trail.

 

L.A. skyline from the Gazebo on Oso trail - approximately 60 miles to the north.

 

Tracks of all kinds (in this case, we think bobcat) were on every trail.

 

Saddleback and more amazing clouds from the Gazebo.

It was an inspiring day.

Be sure to check out the rest of Laura's pics, on our main page and in the galleries below. 

 

Info: Distance - 12 miles, Elevation gain - 1266', Rating - Difficult

More photos:

  • 01 West Ridge cliffs in morning light
  • 02 Prickly Pear fruit
  • 03 Cougar Pass
  • 04 Cougar tracks on Cougar Pass
  • 05 Oso trail against the sky
  • 06 Prickly Pear
  • 07 Catalina from the Gazebo
  • 08 Coast Live Oak acorns
  • 09 Caspers to the south
  • 10 Oak on SJC trail
  • 11 East Ridge cliffs
  • 12 Last shot of Saddleback
Even more photos: Flickr

(All photos by Laura Camp unless otherwise indicated. Use without permission is not cool.)