[pct-l] hiking from Campo

[RJ Lewis]

I have to agree there....at present the monsoon is in full swing here in 
Arizona....and the temps are going to hit near record breaking levels 
this weekend, at about 118F. Whew! Overnites are around 90F, which makes 
things downright miserable, when you factor in the ever-present humidity 
the monsoon is so famous for. And, when it does decide to rain, the 
lightening that is present with the thunderstorms is also dangerous. 
Then you also have to factor in the illegals and the Border Patrol, none 
of which has a sense of humor this time of year-- especially in the heat.

Nahhhhh, I wouldn't set off from Campo this time of year...not on a dare!!

SoulSista


Keith Robertson wrote:
> Kea,
>
> Now is not a good time to be hiking the PCT starting at Campo. For one thing, you'll experience searing heat and a good amount of humidity as a result of the monsoon season in Arizona. The trail has no water from the border to Lake Morena and you will most likely encounter illegals and perhaps border patrol agents looking for them. Also, I doubt you'll have any other hikers around during this time of year. There are some places to camp on Hauser Mountain on the trail but I really think you may want to wait to be hiking this area until the weather cools. Good luck.
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