[pct-l] Cali backpacking in December-Need suggestions

[Wes Davis]

 Hi -


I have done the lost coast (60 miles) from the mattole river to black sands
beach a few times and it is one of the best.  One thing i didn't fully
expect was the muddiness of the water b/c of rain....lots of rain--- can be
tough on a filter.   In my opinion the logistics are difficult for a one
week trip -- unless you have someone willing to drive you around.
-- I am not sure if dogs are allowed in Sinkyone Wilderness (southern half
of trail) --perhaps on a leash.

I have hiked a bunch in Ventana also and my favorite one week trip was a one
way hike from Hwy 101 (Jolon Road - i think) to Big Sur Station.  The trails
were overgrown and difficult at times - but well worth it -- most of the
trip is in areas of ventana that people don't visit...plus hot springs.

You can't go wrong with either of these, but it may be wet and cold -- no
snow though!

cheers!
WD


On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 1:48 PM, Jacob Allen <jacob_r_allen1979 at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Hey,
>
> I'm going to have a week to spend backpacking anywhere in California this
> December (week after Christmas).  Can anyone give me some good suggestions
> that are:
>
> not snow covered
> allow dogs
> great views
> light on traffic
> have reliable water sources
>
> Most of my backpacking has been in AR, MO and out East, and I'm just
> starting my research for this trip.  I only found out I could do it this
> week.
>
> Also any tips for ride assist would be great.
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
> -Jacob
>
>
>
>
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