Freehiking in California

Higher elevations provide relief from stifling heat, but sunscreen is a must

June gloom, as the cool, moist air rolls inland from the ocean.

Following up on the preceding post, “To be naked is to be vulnerable,” this is the next section of the trail over. I park where Sandberg Trail intersects the Pacific Crest Trail and go from east to west and back again. It was about 4 miles round trip. My hiking speed is well under 2 miles pe…