Elevation of Martinez Mountain, California, USA

That Ribbon of Highway

Toro Peak North view of snowfall to desert - only a seconds-long break in the clouds

TURNOUT ON HIGHWAY 74

Chariot Fire from Toro Peak south view 07-Jul-2013 1135 AM

Toro Peak North view: Sunrise rays for New Year's day (07:19 AM)

Humidity, rain and thunderstorms over the Mountain Fire

Toro Peak West view at sunrise

Mountain Fire from Toro Peak 17-Jul-2013 2:05 PM PST

'Volcanic'-look of the Mountain Fire 17-Jul-2013 4:55PM PST

Mountain Fire 'laid-down' - from Toro Peak 17-Jul-2013 6:43 AM

Toro Peak North view of desert towns, just before sunrise (6:03 AM)

Coachella Valley View Point

Pines to Palms Hwy

Santa Rosa Vista

Toro Peak North view: First sunrise of 2013 (6:49 AM)

Beavertail Flowers

Toro Peak West view at sunrise

We found an excellent road (and view!) up above Palm Desert. So twisty! If you ever need to go to Temecula from the Palm Springs area, this is the road for you.

View from Coachella vista point

View from Coachella vista point

View from Coachella vista point