Talk about a trip you took out to Anza Borrego
Chariot Mountain
Rocko1 Posts: 387
10/12/2020
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Inspired by Daren and cooler weather I hiked to Chariot Mtn. Saturday. Was nice and breezy. Low 60's and partially cloudy. Parked at Pedro Fages turnout and used Mason Valley Truck Trail. A little bush whacking leaving the truck trail but not bad. Used the fire break on the way back down and that was much easier.

Looking west from the peak

Lassator Hay Rd filling in

Looks to be remnants of the hay road going into Oriflamme Canyon

Fire break on left side

View from the top-video https://imgur.com/FfILqyq
Album https://imgur.com/a/0EcY3NC
8 miles, 1,400ft gain. edited by Rocko1 on 10/12/2020
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2469
10/12/2020
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Yep...all familiar...Gary and I contemplated whacking thru the Hay rd on the way back but the heat and end of day and out of water changed our minds. Thanks for posting some good pics from the top...
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rockhopper Posts: 560
10/15/2020
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Nice trip report. Ditto about the heavy brush. Oriflamme canyon has some great hiking / biking options. Ora"flame" as I call it has had a lot of brush clearing fires over the decades. The new winter growth supports the wildlife population and make hiking easier :-)
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ziphius Posts: 862
10/16/2020
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Nice trip + photos.
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deborah Posts: 103
10/26/2020
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Nice photos and report! Thanks for sharing.
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