Backpacking the Desert Divide
Loading ...Posted on: November 12, 2009
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The Desert Divide is a spur ridge that runs south from Red Tahquitz to Toro Peak on the San Jacinto Massif. Pine Mountain is one of the many noteworthy “bumps” along the Pacific Crest Trail on the Desert Divide with grand views of Garner Valley to the west and Coachella Valley to the east.
Backpacking trip that spanned 2 days, 20.71 miles, 5710 vertical feet
Pine Mountain may be a slight chore to ascend to due to the less-traveled “ducked” trail off the PCT, but it can be clearly seen and easily identified from Garner Valley by the large monolithic pinnacle and rock croppings on the summit. Its gentle sloping sides are spotted with boulders, thick Manzanita, Chaparral and occasional pines that produce monstrous cones. It was added to the Hundred Peak Section list in 1962.
This video was shot by Vimeo user: Robb Boyle
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