
Start of the Way Up Trail.

After crossing Escondido Creek on the left, the trail ascends gradually on switchbacks.

View back toward the parking lot.

Passing a junction with the Botanical Trail, which I returned to later.


Switchbacks up the slope.

Nearing the top of the Way Up Trail.

Mount Israel seen ahead.

View back along the Ridgeline Road/Trail.

View along the Ridgeline Road/Trail toward Olivenhain Reservoir.

Approaching the summit of Mount Israel.

Mount Israel summit.

Toposcope at the summit.

Along the Botanical Trail.

Forested scenery.

Rock hopping across Escondido Creek.
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