Pam Hilliard Inspiration Point Trail
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“Is anyone else tired of seeing messages like “excessive heat warning remains in effect” and “dangerously hot conditions” from the National Weather Service? I sure am! While I’m grateful that we have these warnings, I am done with the lingering, record-breaking heat impeding on my trail time.

This is the time of year when I try to get out of the desert heat and head to higher grounds with cooler temperatures, and I encourage you to do the same. One of my favorite summer getaways includes many hiking trails—and the home of a long-time dear friend: The small, nature-filled mountain town of Wrightwood…”

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