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July hiking is expected to be a warm weather adventure in the Pass Area and this year was no exception. The Hearty Hikers took to foot on a well maintained dirt road in the San Jacinto Mountains at the 5,000 feet elevation. A short drive off the road to Idyllwild was a make-shift parking lot where hikers dismounted, checked their gear and shook off the aches of aging muscles. To our north were magnificent views of the Pass floor and Morongo's tower. To our south were steep forested bluffs with white cliffs peeking out. Pine, oak, and manzanita trees straddled the road and fallen pine cones (widow makers) dotted the seldom driven road. As the day warmed, water was transferred from bottles to thirsty hikers giving the impression of lightening our loads. We did observe traces of a seasonal watercourse that might spill over rocks and logs during spring rains, but the only blooming vegetation we witnessed was an occasional columbine. The hike was good exercise and it is always good to escape from Potrero and Highland Springs for a few hours and see foreign sites. To find out where else we are hiking in 2014 call or email Lynette at (951) 377-0392 or lynette.simonson@gmail.com. ~ Leonard Tavernetti 42 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 2014 | SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hearty Hikers Above left: White cliffs above the trail. Left: Ruth Tavernetti and Paty Bushnell and clouds building over the desert. Above: (l-r) Denise Featherstone, Gracy Germany, Geoff and Susan Wilson, Ruth Tavernetti, Dick Bentley, Lynette Simonson, Jim Fillman, Paty Bushnell, Len Tavernetti, and Christine at the end of the hike. 3rd Generation Painter Contracting For Over 30 Years Minor Repairs: Exterior Wood & Stucco, Interior Drywall, Wood Trim thank you in advance for the opportunity to give you a free estimate! 909-208-6142 Lic. #423807 Bonded hiGh QuAlity hiGh stAnDArDs intErior & ExtErior FouR sEasons suMMER spEcial 10% oFF intERioR paintinG ! Offer good with ad until Oct. 1, 2014