94 km/58 mi (5500 ft elevation gain!)
91 km/57 mi
I bounced around the coast for a few days because of the stupid hike and
bike rules: San Elijos one night, up to South Carlsbad one night, then
back to San Elijos. Ever since I've been in California, camping has been
like going to the DMV: everything is by the book, no consideration of
extenuating circumstances whatsoever. The campsites were more than half
empty, but they couldn't let me stay on the same site for a few days
because of the principles involved. I'm grateful that there is a hike
and bike program at some of the state parks, but it doesn't make up for
the exorbitant fees charged even in winter.
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