[pct-l] Trail Pass

[Donna "L-Rod" Saufley]

Amen to that!!!  Coming down from the PCT last Sunday, we tried Mulkey Pass for the first time, then cut over to Trail Pass via a horse trail.  It offered some fantastic views of Mt. Langley and the meadows, and wasn't too much harder than Trail Pass, except for the bit of route finding to get back to the Trail Pass/Cottonwood Pass parking area. New Army and Cottonwood Pass are much steeper, and more rugged trails that we really enjoyed, but for quick access to the PCT Trail Pass wins.

Can't wait to go back up there next Friday to head north on the PCT again! 

L-Rod

Message-----
>From: Marion Davison <mardav at charter.net>
>Sent: Jun 20, 2008 6:26 PM
>To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trail Pass
>
>Another nice thing about Trail Pass is that it is by far the easiest 
>route to access the PCT.  In a couple of very moderate uphill miles you 
>are on the PCT.  For comparison purposes, using Trail Pass instead of 
>Cottonwood Pass is like taking the handicapped ramp instead of the 
>stairs. It is longer but a whole lot easier to get to the same point.
>I've done both on multiple occasions and I would take Trail Pass every 
>time.  If you are northbound and wanting to exit at Horseshoe for 
>resupply purposes, Trail Pass is also the best way to go.  A whole lot 
>easier on the knees.
>Marion
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