[pct-l] Islip Saddle heads up

[montypct]

Or for those without a GPS simply go UPHILL behind the bathroom.

The other trail is called the South Fork Trail.  If you had dropped down on
a trail at Vincent Gap instead of heading uphill to Baden Powell, this is
how you would have reconnected with the PCT.  There's a map on a plaque at
Vincent Gap.

I've taken it twice.  I like it more than the PCT.  Last year when hikers 
were freezing and tromping
through slush going over Baden Powell in some freak weather we had, I was
down below hiking with my shirt off with plenty of water.  There's even some
pools to jump into.

Monty

Lightweight Backpacking
The fun goes up when the weight goes down
-Warner Springs Monty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wes Rose" <wb104475 at sbcglobal.net>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 11:15 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Islip Saddle heads up


2009 PCT Hikers,

I've noticed over the past few years that some hikers seem to get lost at
a particular road crossing in section D of California, at the base of Mt.
Williamson at the Islip Saddle, which by my count is the 3rd crossing of
the hwy, just past Little Jimmy Campground.  The coordinates are:
34°21'25.30"N 117°51'6.15"W.

A quick examination of the topo map, zoomed in, shows why... there is
a north bound *descending* trail, but the PCT ascends WNW towards Mt.
Williamson.  Who knows, this just might save you a few hours of wasted
time.  : )   A link to a topo:

http://bp2.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip.aspx?tripID=28636&mode=TripMap

Best success!!

Wes
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