Looking Southwest toward Bouquet Reservoir from North of Bouquet Canyon
I completed this section in many small pieces. In May, 2004, I walked (southward) from Bouquet Canyon Road to Agua Dulce with my friend, Paul (no photos). In November, 2004, I walked (northward) from Bouquet Canyon Road to Lake Hughes Road with my friend, Shawn. In December, 2004, I walked (southward) from Cottonwood Creek bridge to Highway 138 with my nephew, Steve. In November, 2005, I walked (northward) from lake Hughes Road to Highway 138 with Switchback and Can’tQuit and then walked (northward) from Cottonwood Creek bridge to Tehachapi – Willow Springs Road with Can’tQuit. Finally, in December, 2005, I jogged (northward) from Tehachapi – Willow Springs Road to Highway 58 by myself. This section can be envisioned as three distinct parts: the hills from Agua Dulce to Highway 138, the western edge of the Mojave desert, and the Tehachapi Mountains. Consequently the scenery is quite varied; there are also significant changes within the southernmost section. There are also a number of windmill farms on the southern edge of the Tehachapis and in the northern part approaching Highway 58. Therefore, there are a large number of photos here when compared to some other sections. Also, walking this section in seasons other than summer, I had a much different experience than I would have had in summer. The section is mostly shadeless, and there are long dry stretches. The photos are arranged in south to north order.
Looking Southwest toward Bouquet Reservoir from North of Bouquet
Canyon
Heading North
Looking Southeast toward Lakes Hughes and Elizabeth from North of Lake Hughes Road
On the North Side of the Hill
Sunset from Ridgetop Junction on Sawmill Mountain
On the North Side of the Hill
Along the Los Angeles Aqueduct
Heading Toward the Tehachapis
Change from Desert to Mountain Foliage
Oak Creek Canyon
Tehachapi – Willow Springs Road
Looking Eastward
There are always surprises along the trail!
Cameron Canyon
The Bridge is the End of Section E