[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 73, Issue 10

[Hikin' Jim]

Is going up Herkey Creek a good bypass route for the Mountain Fire Closure?
 Probably not.  The headwaters are REALLY steep, and as you mentioned, it
goes right through the fire closure area.

The best option is to route through Idyllwild and go up either the S Ridge
Trail, Devil's Slide Trail, or Deer Springs Trail.  The question then is
"What's the best way to get to Idyllwild?"  That's what I'm working on.

HJ




> I just got off the phone with my hiking buddy... he lives in Anza.  He
> mentioned that the PCT of yore used to follow Herkey Creek up the southeast
> side of RED TAHQUITZ.  Checking on the map provided... that- puts Herkey
> Creek?s tie-in to the PCT, dead in the middle of the fire closure.  He
> also said it was a beefy climb. That being said, is there any reason or
> value in considering Herkey Creek, as a way up and around the big
> mountain? Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks for the work thus far.
> Paint




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