At the end of April, I did a 9.5 miles loop hike in the San Mateo Wilderness near Lake Elsinore. It was a cool overcast day. My favorite part of the hike was about a 2 mile section in the oak lined canyon bottom.
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We stopped at the gnarly oak to enjoy a snack under its protection. I wandered around it’s limbs exploring various photographic compositions. The tree took on different characters from various angles. What creatures do you see in its twisted limbs?
As we continued up toward San Mateo Peak, I zoomed in on some interesting boulders in the chaparral.
If you want to see a few more from this hike, click here.
Lawrence Pallant Photography 
You always find the most amazing hikes. Beautiful
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Nice. Funny, I noticed the “Bowling Alley” rocks too and actually have a photo of them, but in the end it didn’t make it into my “chaparral” gallery from my hike there. đŸ™‚
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Thanks for sharing your ideas about this area that inspired me to go. I also went to Sitton Peak and may yet post those.
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