Spring Santiago

4/17/11  A spring training run up to Santiago Peak via Holy Jim five days after doing Cactus to Clouds. By far the most water on Holy Jim of all my trips there, but the gnat swarm on the summit was out of control!
IMG_0407 Lots of toe dunking today crossing the creek.
Lots of toe dunking today crossing the creek.
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IMG_0453 A look up the creek from the trailhead.
A look up the creek from the trailhead.
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IMG_0417 The waterfall actually sounded like a waterfall today.
The waterfall actually sounded like a waterfall today.
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IMG_0422 There was water on the trail in a few places where I've never seen a drop before.
There was water on the trail in a few places where I've never seen a drop before.
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IMG_0431 Water at the fireroad at the top of Lower Holy Jim!
Water at the fireroad at the top of Lower Holy Jim!
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IMG_0436 Gorgonio and San Jacinto.
Gorgonio and San Jacinto.
IMG_0440 The gnats were out of control.
The gnats were out of control.
IMG_0441 The top.
The top.