[pct-l] Which hitch to Mojave?

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Another perspective from a 2006 thru-hiker...  I found it more to my liking to hike thru to Highway 58 and found no problems in catching a hitch to Tehachapi.  Took less than 5 minutes!  My reason for going to 58 was to minimize the distance that I needed to carry the resupply I had to make it thru to KM.  Additionally, I was able to start the climb up from 58 nice and fresh!  I would also consider going to Tehachapi rather than to Mojave.  Yes, Mojave is more compact, however, there are several motels in Tehachapi that will accept your resupply free of charge and are reasonably priced and within easy walking distance of the Kmart, Albertsons, and a hardware store.  Sure the PO is a long walk, but there is no need if you send your resupply to the motel or if you resupply in town.  Additionally, there is a trail angel that offers rides from Tehachapi back to the trailhead at Cameron Road.  In my opinion, Tehachapi has more character than the roadside "pit" stop you will find in Moja
ve.

elevator

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Gary Wright <gwtmp01 at mac.com> 

> 
> On Apr 3, 2007, at 1:25 PM, Judith G wrote: 
> 
> > Those of you who've been there, done that - what's your recommendation 
> > for hitching to Mojave - is it easier or faster from Hwy 58, or from 
> > Oak Creek Road? 
> 
> Hwy 58 is a difficult hitch. It is basically an exit ramp with 
> nothing else around. I ended up asking a trucker who had pulled 
> over on the ramp for a ride. About five of us piled in to the cab. 
> 
> The highway used to go through Mojave but doesn't now so you have 
> to be let off at another exit and then hitch into town or convince 
> your ride to go into town. I'd use Oak Creek Rd. next time. 
> 
> If you are taking a day off you might consider hitching out to 
> the 58 trail crossing on your day off, hiking the 8 miles *south* 
> to Oak Creek Road and then hitch back into town. The next day, 
> hitch back out to 58 again. This will cut 8 miles off your hike to the 
> next water source. Working from memory, I think it is 20+ miles 
> from highway 58 to the next water source (Golden Oak Spring?). 
> 
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