Mount Altahona

"This afternoon, I went to climb Mount Altahona, part of the coastal ranges in my area. Last year, there was a fire in the area, and I wanted to see if the mountain was recovering. The afternoon was cloudy, but the sun appeared occasionally. As I was walking, I ran into a large tiger spider web, which got caught on my pants. I gave it a few seconds, and it decided to climb up another bush. Phew, I guess that's a good sign. I also see several new pines sprouting from the burned area and some flowers. Nature recovers if we give it the necessary time. The sun continues to set, and the clouds are turning purple and orange. Some eagles and other birds are beginning to look for places to spend the night. A plane is also preparing to land. I think it's time to go home, too." — franciscobirruezo • Sep 9, 2025

"I climb the mountain along the very rocky and steep southern slope. I am riding through avoiding the bushes, however near the top a recent forest fire burned everything, fortunately I see that it is only in the summit area and the rest of the protected area could be saved. I make the descent along the Angel Trail and I notice that there are many flowers that have opened thanks to the mild temperatures these days." — franciscobirruezo • Jan 10, 2025

"Good route with some friends to Mount Altahona, the day seems more spring than autumn, at times fresh wind and fast clouds but moments later sun. We eat near the top under some pine trees while we chat about life. We made the descent along an abandoned path already invaded by vegetation and with a steep slope on the east face. In the distance we see a plane taking off from a nearby airport that then flies over our heads." — franciscobirruezo • Oct 22, 2023

"The sky is completely clear today, we approach this mountain between citrus fields and large areas of scrub, with numerous flowers and new grass after several stormy fronts, which left abundant rains. We go up the east side, sheltered from the wind and looking far away at the sea. Near the top we look for a protected area to eat some fruit before going down. We listen and see many birds and contemplate numerous flowers that have been opened two months in advance." — franciscobirruezo • Dec 8, 2019

"Today some friends wanted to go out, to the mountain, and we made this route. The trail is comfortable and the views are good. Once up, we have taken a small lunch and we have seen a hunting post with a chair, but without a hunter." — franciscobirruezo • Jan 7, 2018

"We have gone today to a mountain range that was, millions years ago, under the sea. Some fossil we found, shows it. There were also huge cobwebs and Elvira has become entangled with one. Fortunately the spider has gone to a pine tree. Near the summit there were old plaster quarries and some hunting ground. On the way back we have seen a bullring on a private ranch." — franciscobirruezo • Aug 26, 2017