726. Junipero Serra Peak (05/23/10)

Hikers (11): David, Diane, Karl, Liz G, Mike, Paul, Paul R, Robert, Shuli, Steve, Yongbin
Distance: 12 miles
Rating: 4 difficulty, 10 beauty
Park info: Los Padres National Forest in Monterey

Steve owes a writeup! -- Pictures by Steve, Paul, and Yongbin

Yongbin's pictures.
Robert's pictures.

Sounds perfect

Paul's wildflower mosaic

Toasty trail sign from the 2008 fire

The tower is not holding up so well (compare to five years ago)

Rockin' the peak

Paul's almost done with the hike

Mystery message on car at end of hike

Milestones:
Highest point in Monterey county
Liz G's 1^st leaf
Yongbin's 1^st leaf

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