Another look back up to the lookout platform on the way down. Clear blue skies and getting quite warm.

Looking back down to the trailhead from the chaparral above the saddle. Cone/Twin peaks on the horizen.

One last look up at the lookout platform. (On the rightmost peak)

Trailsign along the route. Santa Lucia = Pimkolam = Junipero Serra.

Ladybugs were nesting in the clearing near the trailsign. By the afternoon it had warmed up enough that they were active and there were hundreds in flight. (Pic didn't come out all that well, have better picture of nesting ladybugs here)

First of the creek crossings on the way back down.

The widest of the creek crossings. This one required some rock hopping.

Trail leading to the tractor.

Almost back to the trailhead, looking back to the peak. It was 72 degrees when I got to the car- 37 degrees warmer than when I had left.