[pct-l] Section hike: Acton, CA

[Rick]

Thank you Paint for taking the time to write this up so detailed, much appreciated! I’ll check in with the folks you suggested. Should be a good time of the year to hike this section.

Rick

> On Apr 17, 2019, at 3:13 PM, Paint YW <paintyourwagonhikes at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Rick, 
> 
> One option is to leave your vehicle at the KOA campground south of Acton. I think the cost is $5 a day. Then hike to Hikertown and petition the caretaker (Bob) for a ride back to your vehicle at the KOA, for a donation.
>   
> Another option is to leave your vehicle at Hikertown, and petition the caretaker (Bob) for a ride to the KOA, for a donation, and then hike back to your vehicle in Hikertown.
> 
> The Metrolink stops in Acton, and Lancaster. The problem would be getting to Hikertown, from Lancaster, which might be accomplished by petitioning the caretaker (Bob) for a ride to Hikertown, for a donation. The second issue would be parking your vehicle somewhere in Acton, or back at the KOA campground, then getting a ride from the KOA to Acton. (6 miles)
> 
> Another option is to park your vehicle at the Saufley's, in Agua Dulce, and then either hike NOBO from there to Hikertown, or if you are referring to the KOA as being your Acton starting point, get a ride from someone at the Saufley's, back to the KOA, to start your hike NOBO, then see if Bob, the caretaker at Hikertown, will return you to the Saufley's, for your vehicle.
> 
> <> <> <> When you refer to Acton, know this, the PCT isn't at Acton, but about 6 miles south near the KOA. <> <> <>
> 
> Prior arrangements need to be made with the Saufley's, to gain permission to leave your vehicle at their house.
> 
> Another possibility would be to see if you can leave your vehicle at the Anderson's house (Casa De Luna) in Green Valley, and get a ride back to the KOA from someone there. Again, I would check ahead of time for permission to leave your vehicle at their house.
> 
> KOA mile #444 Soledad Canyon Rd, Acton, CA
> https://koa.com/campgrounds/acton/
> 
> Saufleys #454 Agua Dulce, CA 
> https://hikerheaven.com/
> 
> Andersons #478 Green Valley, CA
> https://www.facebook.com/casadelunapct
> 
> Hikertown #518 HWY 138, Neenach, CA
> http://www.hikertown.org/
> 
> Vincent Grade / Acton, CA 
> Metrolink https://www.metrolinktrains.com/rider-info/general-info/stations/vincent-gradeacton/
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Paint
> 
>> On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 3:27 PM Nobohiker <nobohiker at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello pct-l,
>> 
>> I am thinking of a section hike starting Friday, heading north of Acton and wonder if anyone has a suggestion where to leave the car for a few days?
>> I am also looking into options to get back from Hikertown, but it doesn’t look like there is a public transit option, is there?
>> 
>> Thanks & happy trails
>> 
>> Section Hiker Rick
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