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Drawer Stop Pass - Cajon

We've crossed Cajon Pass. Drawer Stop in Spanish. Good temperatures for hiking the last few days. The scenery varies from awesome to unremarkable. We're now in Wrightwood, Ca. Made it to Guffy Campground but howling wind at 8000 feet didn't appeal to me as a campsite. So off to the food and luxuries of a town.

Lunchtime Lilly's

 

Walking under I-15 was interesting. Looks like flash floods sweep it when it rains. 

 

Portal to Section D

The next morning was cold and damp anywhere near the pass and it took a couple of hours to climb out of it. 6800 feet to ascend today. 

 

Prepping for a chilly ascent

The seaward side of the pass is the L.A. Basin. A maritime airmass had moved in a few days ago and the cold moist air was streaming through the pass to dry in the desert. The mist made some nice effects though besides soaking us from what collected on the plants. 

Collecting mist.