[pct-l] conditions report, Castle Crags through Hwy. 140 (Fish Lake) LONG

[Tortoise]

As I read it there is a lot of poison oak along the Grider Creek portion 
of the PCT.

I was thinking about doing a short trip up and back from the road end 
campground there. I am very sensitive to poison oak and often get burned 
even when there is no noticeable (to me) poison oak. So seems like I 
should find another trail.

TIA

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David Plotnikoff wrote:
>  . . .
> Coldwater Creek, just prior to the big bushwhack down Grider Creek 
> drainage, offers the best camp option and water in the area. Noted 
> zero camps at "first bridge" and "second bridge." The good camp at 
> "third bridge" is actually visible 200-300 yards north of the bridge 
> cross, and its access spur has been swallowed and obliterated by the 
> undergrowth. All of Grider Creek is a bit brushy. Nothing a big 
> machete and a tanker of Agent Orange wouldn't fix. Mind the poison 
> oak here. Not a good place to be walking in shorts.
>   
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