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The Pine Mountain Punisher: 22 Mile Day Hike
The trail outline of the route taken through the Los Padres National Forest and Sespe Wilderness. “Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.” —Steven Wright, comedian 22 miles—7000’+ combined elevation gain & loss—sections of ankle to thigh deep … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Adventure (2), Backpacking, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscape, Mountains, Nature, Outdoors, Peak Bagging, Peaks, Photos, Pics, Pine Mountain, Snow, Trekking, Video, Writing
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