Led by veteran hiker Dave Dolan, Anza Youth Ministries members hike to Saddle Junction in the San Jacinto Wilderness Saturday, April 30. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
Local fishing expert, teacher and columnist Dave Dolan dusted off his hiking boots for another foray up a mountain, this time leading a pack of youths to the far reaches of Saddle Junction in the San Jacinto Mountain Wilderness. The hike took place Saturday, April 30.The Anza Youth Ministries members trekked to Saddle Junction, approximately 8,100 feet above sea level.“I have spoken to the group in the past on various topics,” Dolan said. “But somehow the conversations always seemed to drift into my fishing and mountain climbing exploits. So I figured it was time for me to organize a hike for the group.”The journey was about 5 miles long and took approximately four hours hiking time, according to Dolan. The elevation gains from Humber Park to Saddle Junction was about 1
