Suicide Rock

4/13/14  A camping trip to Idyllwild with friends gave me the chance for a quick run on Mt. San Jacinto up the Deer Springs Trail to Suicide Rock. About 8 miles round trip, including running back to the campsite, and over 2,000' of elevation gain.
DSC02460 About 2 1/2 miles up the Deer Springs Trail is the junction for Suicide Rock. A relatively steep 2 mile round trip from the junction.
About 2 1/2 miles up the Deer Springs Trail is the junction for Suicide Rock. A relatively steep 2 mile round trip from the junction.
DSC02446 Awesome, pine needle cushioned single track.
Awesome, pine needle cushioned single track.
DSC02444 The view of Lily Rock and Tahquitz Peak from across Strawberry Valley.
The view of Lily Rock and Tahquitz Peak from across Strawberry Valley.
DSC02445 A few groupings of what I am pretty sure are Sequoias.
A few groupings of what I am pretty sure are Sequoias.
DSC02456 And a few really big Sequoias along the way.
And a few really big Sequoias along the way.
DSC02451 Layers of hazy mountains. Typical view from the San Jacinto area.
Layers of hazy mountains. Typical view from the San Jacinto area.
DSC02458 Narrow, tree-lined single track.
Narrow, tree-lined single track.
DSC02457 The snow plants must really be confused this year. Normally they pop up out of the snow or just after the snow melts. This year, there has hardly been any snow.
The snow plants must really be confused this year. Normally they pop up out of the snow or just after the snow melts. This year, there has hardly been any snow.
DSC02450 Great view of Lily Rock and Tahquitz Peak from Suicide Rock at 7,528'.
Great view of Lily Rock and Tahquitz Peak from Suicide Rock at 7,528'.
DSC02455 Too bad I don't know the couple in this picture. They would probably like the shot.
Too bad I don't know the couple in this picture. They would probably like the shot.
MAH02452 360 video from Suicide Rock.
360 video from Suicide Rock.