[pct-l] Julian - almost a trail town

[David Hough reading PCT-L]

It's too bad the PCT didn't run closer to Julian and the Volcon Mountains rather
than the San Felipe endurance run.     Old Julian is nice and compact but - full of
tourists on weekends during through-hiker season.   Don't expect to find lodging
at the Julian Hotel or Lodge without a reservation.    Lots to eat and drink 
though.    There is lodging at the Apple Tree Inn in Wynola, three miles away,
and there's a Stagecoach Campground some miles to the east.    Both are options
more for day hikers than through-hikers.    The Apple Tree Inn is OK by trail
standards but sort of a last resort.

The Nickel Beer brewery is a couple miles east of town and is a fun place to
have a brew, but no kitchen.     The real gem is the Julian Beer Company in the
old town, with as of Apr 17, brews like Trail Angel, Zero Day, Dem Toes, etc.
They know something about the lifestyle.    A couple of guys with backpacks were
eating there.     Being Saturday night, it was pretty busy.