[pct-l] where to get off the trail at Ashland

[Monty Tam]

The closest to Ashland is Callahan's Restaurant which is also an Inn (hiker
rates) very close to the trail.  It's in the guidebook at 1726.6 miles.  I
believe Yogi's guide has all the details including resupply address and
phone number.
12.5 mile hitch to town.  It is at the Mt. Ashland Exit of Highway 5.

Another option is at 1743.9 is Highway 66, the Greensprinsgs Summit.  The
guidebook says the Greensprins Inn is .25 miles NE but I think it is a
little farther.  Good homemade desserts.  It's a 17+ mile hitch the other
direction down to Ashland.

The next is at 1750.2, Hyatt Lake. The first campground, practically on the
trail, you come to is operated by the BLM, Bureau of Land Management.  They
have a $2 thru-hiker rate.  The campground is extrremely well kept.  The
campsites are very level with a bed of pine needles.  The bathrooms are
very clean with free showers.  The camp host is hiker friendly.  6 mile
hitch south to the Greensprings Inn at Highway 66 where it is another 18
mile hitch into town.  Most traffic on 66 goes all the way to town.

1769.1 is Dead Indian Road.  It will work, but has a longer hitch.  

Warner Springs Monty






> [Original Message]
> From: JoPH <joph at piedmontbsa.org>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Cc: Kerry Hazelett <karsten.n.hazelett at smithbarney.com>
> Date: 7/26/2006 9:09:18 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] where to get off the trail at Ashland
>
> I'm a section hiker and have a resupply at Ashland in August. A family
> friend has generously offered to help us with resupply and suggested
meeting
> us at a Trailhead on Dead Indian Road. When I check the guidebook, I see
> this is a good way beyond what I would consider the closest point to
> Ashland. Can anyone there tell me a) is this best place to meet him and b)
> if not where is the most usual place to get picked up at Ashland? any
other
> advice and/or information on current temperatures in Section Q in No. Cal.
> and sections A through C in Oregon would be appreciated. Thanks in
> advance!-Jo
>
>
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