PCT 2022|Ep 20: Beautiful Hike From Acton Through Vasquez Rocks

[@gaylewalker4239]

That little Trailer was so cute. I want to stay there. Wow, Feeling good enough to run. Beautiful day to see Vasquez Rocks. Amazing day. Keep trekking. 😀

[@hikerJohn]

@ 10:45 . . . 33 to 25 million years ago (or so they say) the clay, sand and gravel layers were deposited from the erosion of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Sierra Pelona Mtns that flooded into the area (now the Santa Clarita River that you crossed over). It was all buried deep enough (and under the ocean at times) There were also small glaciers in the area. Intermittent Glacier melting and flooding caused all the layering and then starting around 25 million years ago the San Andreas Fault formed which caused buckling and uplifting and exposure of the Vasquez Rock Formation. (over simplified version of course)

[@grampakilt]

I swear that picnic table at 12:48 hasn't moved in 14 years! Once again, via your camera, I'm reliving the steps through those 'other-worldly' (trekian) formations. Enjoyed! GK

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

Neat formations Condor....the hot tub to die for....take care of that calf Tracy....thank God for trail angels....theyre fun and much needed....stay safe out there Tracy !!!

[@evapierce1090]

The rock formations were just beautiful. Glad you had the hot tub for your calf. Hope its feels better. What awesome people you have met.

[@dianajohnston6032]

Love your videos! I'm glad that you had a nice pool and hot tub to soak in along the way. It always helps to lift the spirits a bit. Sending you lots of good vibes and all the best for the next section! :)

[@donphillips8384]

Very cool keep on keeping on

[@ferretzfan]

That Santa Clara River can turn into a raging stream with enough rainfall. I think it’s quite beautiful there. There’s a nice exhibit about the San Andreas Fault to your left as you walk into the Vasquez Rocks Visitor Center.

[@tommckinney1489]

Ahhhh...slack packing. The best way to hike 😀👍. Love the designs erosion made in the rocks @time 11:47

[@Bless_My_TX_Mess]

What an amazingly beautiful area. ❤️

[@anitavincent7447]

What a surreal magical area, glad you could take your time to soak it all up going through it. Sad for you to leave such an awesome place but more adventures await you just down the road 🤗 Stay safe and healthy Condor. 🙏🏻🥰

[@AIIiecat]

It’s funny, I lived near that area for many years and didn’t even know about the PCT! I was so busy raising my daughter as a widowed single mom, and working all the time. We used to go for walks around Vasquez Rocks and pick wildflowers near there. It’s beautiful in a dry sort of way.

[@jhonyermo]

Water source, yep the Santa Clara R. Vasquez Rocks my stomping grounds. Been their hundreds of times. Tunnel under the 14 and right into Escodido Cañon before Vasquez Rocks. What great videos.

[@TikiBirdTracy]

Thank you !! 🤗💕

[@WebfootWanderings]

Love that particular section of trail. I hiked the part just before the freeway and then under the freeway and through Vasquez Rocks a couple of years ago. My cover photo is of some of the hillside before the freeway covered in poppy blooms.

[@Mtnsunshine]

What beautiful weather you were having there. And what a lovely place for a couple zeros. Was that a House Wren in the birdhouse? The birdhouse looked like it had two holes for a double entrance. Have never seen that in a birdhouse before. Very cool. Reminded me of the Big Agnes tent that has two side entrances. 🤣. (OK, this proves I’ve been watching w-a-y too many hiking videos 😊) Off now to watch the rest of the video….

[@AdventureWithMeSB]

I used to live by there…they filmed an episode of Star Trek there

[@LMicheleS]

OMG the pool demigorgon - what in the world? LOL

[@TikiBirdTracy]

LOL it was funny, and jump starts the adrenaline a bit 🤨 🤣

[@starman10548]

STAR TREK MEMORIES. NICE NERO DAY.

[@tootsla1252]

Vasquez Rocks is a County Park

[@trexinvert]

I think the "calf pain" comes from speedwalking. Are you maintaining consistent hiking speed, or sprinting some areas especially downhills? Just keep the pace nice/even. You should be okay. Keep on.

[@TikiBirdTracy]

You are correct! I changed my pace and foot placement on the hills and that has helped immensely 💕

[@unuversalhiker4341]

Ms Tiki Bird, still trying to connect with you for an interview on Hikers Dream!

[@billscott2413]

No nail shops on the pct

[@TikiBirdTracy]

your point??

[@Get_to_the_Point]

Sounds like you have a knot in your calf. Deep massage helps, but it takes 2 weeks to get mostly better and 3 to go away with massage. Getting off inflammatory food like dairy and sugar may help. When you lay down you can put your calf on your bent knee for deep massage. Massage it a few times a day or more. Worth a try....

[@dougrogillio2223]

Interesting how your calves are giving you trouble. Would'a thunk it'd be worked out by now.

[@TikiBirdTracy]

This was a couple months ago! They are fine now.