[pct-l] visiting LA 4/24-4/27

[Phil Baily]

Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. San Jacinto will almost certainly be snow covered, 
unless there is a major heat wave between now and then.

>From Pine-to-Palms Highway, Highway 74, south to the border should all be 
open. Last year, the week before kick-off (mid-April) I walked from 74 south 
to Warner Springs -- 3 days. The weather was delightful and the wildflowers 
were in bloom along the trail. I really enjoyed the hike. It is "desertish" 
but not hard core in that there is lots of vegetation compared to the flat 
lower desert areas. (It is nothing like green Colorado.) There are many nice 
views (I could see snow-capped San Gorgonio and San Jacinto to the north 
from a number of points, and there were interesting valleys, but the 
wildflowers were what made it special. There are several roads that 
intersect the PCT in that region.

The area around Mt. Laguna might also be worth considering.

You might also enjoy Joshua Tree.

Enjoy your visit,

Pieces


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Jagger" <lindajagger at yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:54 PM
Subject: [pct-l] visiting LA 4/24-4/27


>
> Hello, I just resubscribed to this list. Im looking forward to the news. I 
> have not been to CA in several years, and now will have a long weekend 
> there, end of April. Will fly into LAX and primarily stay in Long Beach. I 
> want to get out for a day of hiking. I'm looking for suggestions of where 
> I can hike within a 2-3 hr drive.
>
> I live in Colorado, hike avidly, climb 14ers. Would like to get out into 
> the hills and see some real scenic areas.
>
> Wondering if theres any part of the PCT that's accessible then, or would 
> it be under snow, in the areas east of LA/Long Beach. What would be the 
> most scenic segment to do?
>
> Could I climb San Bernadino, San Gorgonio or San Juancinto,  (sorry to 
> miss spell these names) or would the be under snow...
>
> This might not be the best spot to request info, but its the only group I 
> know. If theres some other web groups to find good southern CA hiking 
> options please let me know.
>
> It would be best for you to reply directly to me at lindajagger at yahoo.com
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