During the month of November, I hiked 82.7 Miles and gained 10,700′ of elevation. I spent 32.5 hours on the trails, and I burned approximately 12,000 calories doing so. My average hike was 6.36 miles long with an average gain of 823′.
I hiked through bone-dry deserts and through rain-soaked canyons. I hiked in forests, summitted peaks, and strolled past meadows and streams. I enjoyed the last bastions of fall foliage, and I enjoyed a few old favorites.
Here’s the breakdown of what I did.
| 11/4/2013 | Crystal Cove SP | 8.3 |
| 11/8/2013 | Daley Ranch | 9.1 |
| 11/14/2013 | West Mesa Loop | 7.2 |
| 11/14/2013 | PCT: Desert View/Laguna Loop | 12.1 |
| 11/18/2013 | Batiquitos Lagoon | 3.2 |
| 11/21/2013 | Split Mountain | 12.5 |
| 11/21/2013 | Palomar Lower Doane Valley | 2.5 |
| 11/22/2013 | Tenaja Canyon | 7.6 |
| 11/22/2013 | Santa Rosa Plateau: Adobe Loop | 3.7 |
| 11/23/2013 | Batiquitos lagoon | 3 |
| 11/26/2013 | Batiquitos Lagoon | 3.2 |
| 11/28/2013 | winter creek | 5 |
| 11/29/2013 | Malibu Creek State Park | 5.3 |
Coming up in December, I intend to stretch myself out for progressively longer hikes with an eye toward taking on massive segments of the PCT in San Diego County during the winter months. I will soon reach my goal of taking 75 brand new hikes this year. I’m currently stuck on #74. I’ll also tackle the massive El Cajon Mountain, take a stab at a snow-capped Mt. Baldy, and make a push toward 1,000 miles. I’m currently at 873.9 miles on the year. Hiking 126.1 miles over the month will be a huge challenge, but the goal is within reach. Should be a great cap off a great, but dry year.
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