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

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Tortoise,

Before you make plans to hike in Big Sur and teh Ventana Wilderness, you had best call down to validate what is open.  Much of this area is still closed due the damage of the wildfires earlier this year.

Elevator


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From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
> 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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