[pct-l] northern California small hikes

[David Hough reading PCT-L]

As part my rehike of the PCT in bits and pieces,
I'm thinking of filling in some gaps next week.

Fires seem to be limiting the possibilities in sec M and N and anywhere
in southern Oregon.     But what about the following?

J 24mi Ebbetts Pass to Blue Lakes
P 18mi Gumboot to Dog trailhead
Q 32mi Etna Summit to Paradise Lake or Buckhorn Spring

I'm wondering if anybody has any recent updates to be aware of.
There's nothing on the PCTA website.   I'm not aware of any major fire
or smoke issues in these immediate areas.

In J, there was some hard ice on the north side of Raymond Mountain
that blocked me last year in June.    Should be less of an issue now.

In Q, beyond Buckhorn Spring it's
well known that the descent into Grider Canyon is a your worst nightmare
come true.   One mile of that from the other end was enough for me.


Another option is to finish the Tahoe Rim Trail from Brockway Summit to
Spooner Summit - 44 mi.

David Hough