Heavier and colder air sinking below peak after peak within the San Gabriel mountain range. A cascading scene of mist and mountain from one range to the next. From front-country to the back-country wilderness, elevation changes accompany the settling of heavier air carrying particles of moisture.
All the while from the trailhead, the route was forested without any openings before reaching the top of Mitchell Peak. A gentle and easy-going trail, albeit less traveled and more remote on the Western side of the Sierra. To get to the trailhead, it was necessary to drive for miles on a backcountry dirt road. Not possible to reach in a standard passenger vehicle. The effort, the time, and the cost of reaching this place were completely worthwhile because of the accomplishment and the memories sure to follow.
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