[pct-l] Powerlines Crossing the PCT in San Diego County

[Rob Langsdorf]

Looking over the map, it appears that the Vista Irrigation
District was trying to get the powerline located along its
southern boundary, rather than along the current powerline
route. This would mean that the line would be quite evident
to PCT hikers from the place where the trail goes into
Section 22 from section 21 and back into section 22 to the
point where the trail finally enters the trees, just south
of Barrel Springs.

The powerline would dominate the trail to Mataguay from the
PCT west for about 3 miles. It would still be an eyesore
for another mile. At one point the power company was
talking about running the line on the Mataguay side of the
hill, but Ken's map seems to show it on the south side of
S-2, but north of the hill.

All of this so SDG&E can have a powerline to carry power
into the SW portion of Riverside County.

        Rob
--- AsABat <asabat at cox.net> wrote:

> Looking at Ken's map, some geographical observations (and
> taking no sides):
> 
> The blue line through Grapevine Canyon probably won't be
> very visible from the PCT except in maybe a few places,
> depending on tower heights. That route is a narrow dirt
> road, used in the past by backpackers and now more by
> mountain bikes and 4x4s. There's some very peaceful areas
> along it, and some fun "swimming areas" (after springtime
> storms) where the red line takes off from it near Highway
> 78.. 
> 
> Where the blue line turns west it appears to cross the
> PCT where the trail makes a switchback around a gully,
> passing through two gates in quick succession. Rob
> Langsdorf has worked with the Scouts for years building a
> trail just north of that alignment from this point to
> Mataguay Scout Camp 7 miles to the west. The clearing at
> the bottom of that gully is hoped to be a campsite in the
> future. There are a number of springs and seeps in that
> area.
> 
> The alternative red line would be very visible climbing
> the switchbacks from Scissors Crossing, and visible for a
> greater distance, but along a wide paved road. The last
> mile or so heading north to intersect the blue line is
> along the old California Riding & Hiking Trail.
> 
> AsABat
> 
> ---- Ken Roberts <kenandeb at sover.net> wrote: 
> > http://www.sover.net/~kenandeb/topo/pctpowerline.jpg
> > It appears to me that the preferred alignment follows
> the route of the PCT 
> > within 1 to 2 miles the length of the San Fellipe
> Hills, for 8 to 10 miles. 
> > A alternative route that follows the road is even
> closer.
> 
> 



 
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