Re: [pct-l] PCT to Lone Pine

[CharlieJones@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/10/00 12:31:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
David.Hillman@telecheck.com writes:

<< We have a debate about how long it will take to hike from the PCT to 
Whitney portal vs PCT to Horse Shoe Meadows.  
Does anyone have the low down on these two options? >>

From the PCT to Whitney Portal:
... elevation gain/loss = ~ 3,000 / ~5,000 feet
... more than 10 miles (if you bypass the side trip to the Summit)

From the PCT to Horseshoe Meadows:
... elevation gain/loss = 0 / ~200 to 1,000 feet depending on exit point from 
PCT (3 choices)
... ~ 2 miles

You do the math. 

If you want exact numbers, ... you do the math. You should be able to make 
your decision with the above ballpark figures.

Charlie
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