Late afternoon light on a Black Oak and the upper part of Laguna Meadows. Laguna Mountains, San Diego County, California. May 2011.
This beautiful Black Oak stands somewhat solitary at the forest edge of the upper Laguna Meadows, along the Big Laguna Trail (a little further up it meets the Sunset Trail and Noble Canyon Trail). It’s a great stop after hiking in from the Meadows trailhead, some rocks to sit on, a bit of shade, just perfect for a little picnic, or just to enjoy the quiet solitude of the place.