| Activation Date: 17 June 2017 | |
| Transport: Run/Hike | Distance: 10.5mi |
| Elev. gain: 2,700ft | Time: 3 hours |
| Rig(s): FT-817 | Band(s): 40m, 20m SSB |
| Antenna(s): Home-brew end-fed half-wave | |
| Cell Service: Spotty (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Free in paved lot at trailhead | |
| Trailhead: Rancho Laguna Park – east side of park | |
| Fees/Permits: EBMUD trail permit—I bought the 12-month permit | |
| Route: Rancho Laguna Trail to Rocky Ridge Trail | |
| Dogs: No | Toilet: Near trailhead |
I had originally planned on activating an as-yet unactivated summit this weekend. However, upon doing further research, I discovered there wasn’t a way to get to that summit on land open to the public. Perhaps I’ll write something about that in another post. I still needed a summit require a 10-mile (or so) run with a decent amount of elevation, continuing my training for an upcoming trail race. So I hastily planned this interesting-looking summit an hour away from my house. Continue reading →