Hiking at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Kevin, Shaye, Madyson and I all got bundled up and headed out for a hike on 17 April. Shaye was all ready to go with his backpack, filled with everything he would need; water and some bags for doggie messes. The drive wasn't bad, it was about an hour to get out there. Once there we pulled up to the ranger shack and they informed us that one of the trails, while still open, would be heavily trafficked as they were in the middle of a search and rescue mission for a man that had disappeared the night prior. Obviously we hoped he was okay and that they find him. We pulled into the parking lot and as we were getting our things together to set off a little police helicopter flew overhead and landed in a near by field. He was picking up rescue workings and taking them to the top of Stonewall Peak where the man went missing. We set off from the parking lot and headed to the base of the trail to Steonwall Peak only to realize we could not take Shaye on that specific trail. so we headed back to the Ranger shack and asked if there were any trails that we could take Shaye on and luckily there was. A small trail across the street. It was more like a paved path/trail but we were there and it was a nice day. So we headed on our way. Every now and then we would turn around and see the little helicopter flying to and from the peak. At one point a Huey actually came over and was circling over a specfic area. After awhile we noticed the Huey was gone and the little helo flying off. We figured they had found the guy (and later found out that they had, he had fallen off a 200 ft cliff and they now believe it may have been a suicide). Anyhow, as we continued to hike the trail we came across a log bench and took a little rest. Here are a few photos from our hike and a random video: