[pct-l] Powerhouse Fire route

[Dan Welch]

Marian,

Just what I was looking for - some local knowledge of the area.  Thanks for
taking the time to write.  Unless the trail re-opens before I get there, I'm
now planning to take the Elizabeth Lake Rd/Pine Canyon route.  Half way
through your post I was already leaning that way, but the biker bar sold the
deal!

Timberline 



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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Marian Harmon
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 3:09 AM
To: PCT-L
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Powerhouse Fire route


<<  Honestly, though? UGH... why take that alternate route when you will
still end up walking an even more miserable uphill climb along the covered
portion of the aqueduct, too? No thanks... just my opinion, but unless you
need to head in to Palmdale or Lancaster for supplies, stay on Elizabeth
Lake Rd (it's paved) and walk past the lakes and through the little mountain
communities instead. If you take Three Points down the mountain, keep your
eyes open for all of the hilarious signs posted by the land owners. Not sure
why, but all the warning signs about electronic surveillance in the most
random areas make me laugh. However... if you do take Three Points, don't
try to stealth camp and don't trespass... the signs are funny, but they are
serious about trespassers.

Just me... but I'd do the road walk on ELR across Pine Canyon to the PCT.
Also stop at the Rock Inn. The Rock Inn is a pretty (in)famous biker bar and
I believe they have a couple of rooms they rent out, but it's been a while
since I was there, so I don't know for sure if they do that anymore.
Old time locals should be very welcoming to thru hikers, since the area used
to be part of the official PCT a long time ago. You're also more likely to
get assistance if you need it up there than if you head down to the other
side of the hill in to Lancaster/Palmdale.

Hopefully, like Kevin said, this won't even be an issue if the closure order
expires as scheduled on the 28th.  >>
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