Overall, my mission was accomplished. Set out to hike these three trails and no one got hurt. The two conditioning hikes (La Jolla Valley and Chumash Trail) were actually not enough. There should have been more of these. Lung capacity and upper body strength are essential when there is climbing involved. A good core and not too much overall weight would be helpful too. The gear I brought along worked out well, no changes needed there. GPS is handy, advance planning is a good thing. I chose to take pictures on the way back, not on the way in. That worked out ok. On some trails expect not to have any cell phone coverage at all. Be careful, if your unable to walk, you will be stuck until someone comes along, plus the time needed to either hobble to safety or to a clearing for a helicopter. Either of those could be miles away and not a good thing. Leave early so you have the rest of the day to enjoy. Be safe and don't take risks.
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