My California - Crafts Peak

in mycalifornia •  4 years ago 


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I headed up into the San Bernardino mountains for an overnight backpacking trip to... Crafts peak! I had planned to camp on the actual top of the peak, but I didn't quite make it. A late start combined with snow on the road that made the hike longer than expected made it to where I would've had to hike to the top in the dark and I wasn't feelin' it. So I found a real nice area about a half mile below the summit and hung my hammock for the night. It was a cold night, but I was prepared and was able to keep warm.


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Hiking up the trail


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Views from the trail


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Getting dark on the trail


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Morning time at my camp

The next morning I made the final climb up to the summit of Crafts peak(8,364'). I chilled out on the summit for quite awhile enjoying the awesome views and I found the summit register and signed it. Then I headed back down the mountain, packed up my camp, and hiked back to the trailhead above Green Valley lake.


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Views looking east from Crafts peak with Butler peak and Big Bear lake


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Views looking south from Crafts peak overlooking Bear creek canyon and Snow Valley


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Selfie on Crafts peak


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Crafts Peak summit register


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Hiking back down


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Trail Junction


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Back at the trailhead


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Map (click to enlarge)

Until next time...

I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse into

My California!!


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all photos by @derekrichardson

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https://www.californiamountainadventure.com
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