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

[Tortoise]

Ah yes,

Ventana Wilderness.  One of my favorite 2-3 day hikes. Good Spring or 
Fall. Hike in from Big Sur Guard Station (?) to Sikes Hot Springs and 
spend a day soaking and exploring. Just pick a dry weekend! Haven't been 
there in years.

Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>



Wes Davis wrote:
>  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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