Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-01-04
FOR THE CLARION.
TREE. To MT. WILSON.

1t always does me good to tell others OF
good things when it fails to my lot to enjoy
them.
Aside from the Mt Lowe trip, that of Mt.
Wilson is one of the most delightful in south
crn California.
Thanksgiving Day found Mr.. F. b Kre'ch
er and myself ready to take mountain
climbing trip Boarding Garvauza car al
9th and Main streets, Los Angeles at seven
o'clock, we passed through some of the most
beautiful country and orange groves that
anyone would care to look upon. AS the
luscious oranges with golden hue sparked
through the spreading trees, my mind ran
back to the Juicy apples ofThurmont, max
ing me wish it possible to exchange oranges
.or apples
Leaving the car at Baldwps Avenue, we
,,assel through his extensive ranch vicwing
The beauties of his magnificent estate. pass
ing through the large groves of eucalyptus
trees, coming to Sierra MADEIRA station, and
ON through the little town to the foot CT the
seven niles trail leading to the top OF MI.
Wilson.
As we steadily walked along and viewed
the change of scenery and the marked differ
ence Of vegetation toward the top, we some
times stood with great wondeimtnt as we
viewed the mountains beauty, the great val
lev below, the extensive CANYONS and the
green garb of thc opposite side of the ridge.
Sometimes looking al the dangerous prcci-
pices by our side and the rocky ledge made
me think of the pictures of the great Alps
mountains.
The streams ran along with such calmness
md freshness that as we neared the place TO
,lake our thirst, oh, my with what earnest
ness we placed our lips to the pure spark
ling stream. The extreme delight of having
once more the pleasure of drinking water
from the mountain.
The train of burros with their load was
quite interesting to see the display OF their
surcfootedncss as they walked slowly under
their baldcn Of live weight and of baggage
with as much case seemingly as lion broad
level road.
We stopped short while at the half way
house, Orchard Camp, to rest ourselves and
gain strength for The hardest part OF the
climb
Vending our way upward, resting at in
teryas in the sunny spots, admrlng the con
stantly rising clouds and the dew drops
which sparkled ia the trees like diamonds
letting ont our voices in gleeiul sounds and
listening to the clear echoes coming back
from the high rocks, made the trip m"re de-
llghtful as we passed along.
After reaching Martins Camp and finding
Quiet as well rs warm place to eat our
lunch, we viewed the extensive valley below
and enjoyed seeing the canyon Leading to
the foot hills.
Not having seen snow for two years, 1t
was to our great delight and enjoyment to
wade though four inches of the beautiful
snow and stand shiyering in order to get our
pictures taken en- the summit.
Having good view from the summit, we
were ready to descend. Starting off in dog
tot down the trail found the down ward
course more to our liking than the upward
climb. Reaching the car line just IN time to
see the car we so much desired to take move
off steadily without our being on. Though,
surely we would have the pleasure of getting
u seat in the next car. as we felt little in
clined to rest after twenty one miles hard
mountain climbing. A little TO our dissa
pontment every seat was taken. and we
were glad to get standing room on the plat
form, and thankful, nevertheless, that We
were able to stand.
Having good nights rest, we awoke a.
dawn not bit tired or stiff in the body
much invigorated and joyful for having gone
| TO the top eff Mt. Wilson.
People of Thnrmont, wish you all coule
take the BIT, Wilson trip, 1885 feet above
the sea. Very respectfully yours,
Victor S. Martin.
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