Sorry Wayne. I didn't read that email closely enough at first.
I'm not confused about the trail. I know San Jacinto peak is off trail. It only got confusing when you said I shouldn't climb it and I should take the bypass instead.
When you said "take the bypass", that made me think you must mean I should bypass Fuller, since Fuller actually is on the trail, and it has a reputation. Had I read the email more closely, I would have realized you were advising me not to climb S.J. peak, but to instead take the "winter bypass". I think your confusion caused my confusion! ?