May 2025 Update: Expanding My Usual Route
I’ve logged a lot of miles on Double Peak over the years. It’s one of those hikes I keep coming back to—reliable, familiar, and somehow still surprising.
Recently, though, I started pushing beyond my usual routine. I added side trails, longer spurs, and eventually… yes, the San Elijo Hills 10K Loop, which I once swore I’d never hike.
Never say never, I guess.
You’ll find those updates toward the end of this post. But first, let’s rewind to why Double Peak keeps pulling me back.