Tag Archives: HWY 33

Potrero John Camp (Sespe Wilderness)

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Jack Elliott

1.7 miles from Potrero John Trailhead to Potrero John Camp in the Sespe Wilderness Trailhead located on HWY-33 at Potrero John Creek Elevation: Trailhead 3696 Camp 4152 The trail leaves HWY-33 plunging instantly into the spectacular gorge cut through the … Continue reading →

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Pine Mountain Fossil Foray

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jack Elliott

With the tail end of a thunder storm swirling its way down the coast and through the area, I checked the online weather radar and saw that only a few scattered showers remained. The mountains looked surprisingly clear of rain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura | Tagged Fossils, HWY 33, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Sand Dollar, Tales | Leave a comment

An Arrowhead, Fossils and Bear Tracks on Pine Mountain Or Return to Chorro Grande

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Jack Elliott

I woke to the sound of slow dripping water from a heavy marine layer and decided to sleep in. I had no desire to get drenched while hiking through dripping wet brush. Later, on my drive up HWY-33 out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura | Tagged Arrowheads, Artifacts, Chorro Grande, Chumash, Fossils, HWY 33, Indians, Sunsets, Tales, waterfalls | Leave a comment

Blistered on the Chorro Grande Trail

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jack Elliott

I was about two miles up the trail when I got a blister. It was bad enough that I decided, grudgingly, I had no choice but to take off my boots and hike back in my socks. Then it started … Continue reading →