I've been suffering from what appears to be tendinitis in my right foot, but I still wanted to get out yesterday, so I chose a relatively flat hike without much gain: Bear Creek on the fringes of the San Gabriel Wilderness. Bear Creek is a tributary of the West Fork of the San Gabriel River. The San Gabriel River is one of the primary river networks in the region.

Our journey takes us from Highway 39, up the West Fork of the San Gabriel River to lovely Lower Bear Trail Camp:

Lower Bear Trail Camp is a well watered spot under spreading oaks well suited for camping.

Today's featured stove is the Svea 123R.


I'll be using the Svea 123R with the fabulous Edelweiss Cookset. I was very kindly sent the classic Edelweiss cookset by none other than our own hikermor (Thank you!).


If you like, please join me on the trail.

HJ