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The View fromk Hill 533 (Otay)

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:57 pm
by OLLIE
Some of us are getting conditioned to do some backpacking at altitude. At least twice a week I try to hike to the peak of one or two moutains/hills. There's a regular group of us that do a Cowles Peak hike every Thursday evening. I try to do a hike up a peak closer to my home at least every Tuesday, sometimes even on days other than Tuesday depending on work. The views are amazing. I have taken a few people up there with me now. Among them are Skytrax and BorregoWrangler. What a great way to get back in shape. Here are some of the views I'm blessed with...
Looking East from Hill 533.JPG
Looking East from Hill 533.JPG (129.16 KiB) Viewed 2007 times
Looking North from Hill 533.JPG
Looking North from Hill 533.JPG (96.59 KiB) Viewed 2007 times
Wildflowers on Hill 533.JPG
Wildflowers on Hill 533.JPG (220.49 KiB) Viewed 2007 times
Standing on the Peak of Hill 533.JPG
Standing on the Peak of Hill 533.JPG (105.67 KiB) Viewed 2007 times

Re: The View fromk Hill 533 (Otay)

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:29 pm
by BorregoWrangler
That's a good hike with some great views.

Re: The View fromk Hill 533 (Otay)

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:52 pm
by Chazz Layne
What kind of distance and elevation gain?

Re: The View fromk Hill 533 (Otay)

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:11 pm
by OLLIE
Chazz Layne wrote:What kind of distance and elevation gain?
Hill 533 Profile.JPG
Hill 533 Profile.JPG (39.38 KiB) Viewed 1993 times

Re: The View fromk Hill 533 (Otay)

Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:18 pm
by DaveK
Strong contenders for POTM!

Re: The View fromk Hill 533 (Otay)

Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:20 am
by Chazz Layne
OLLIE wrote:
Chazz Layne wrote:What kind of distance and elevation gain?
Hill 533 Profile.JPG
Ah... so my local mountain might be a little overkill (3.5 miles, 1500ft gain). :lol:
I've been thinking about doing this for exercise as well. It seems the biggest challenge is to stop thinking and start doing.

Re: The View fromk Hill 533 (Otay)

Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:28 am
by OLLIE
Chazz Layne wrote:
OLLIE wrote:
Chazz Layne wrote:What kind of distance and elevation gain?
Hill 533 Profile.JPG
Ah... so my local mountain might be a little overkill (3.5 miles, 1500ft gain). :lol:
I've been thinking about doing this for exercise as well. It seems the biggest challenge is to stop thinking and start doing.
Do it in increments. Start ouit with a quarter of the trail and every week or two add a little more distance.