[pct-l] Pink Motel, and a tip for other thruhikers

[m.karon at attbi.com (Marshall Karon)]

The Pink Motel is almost on the trail. Just cross I10 highway and keep on
the PCT. You will see signs as you get closer (left of trail as you go
North). You will find a building and some trailers. Don't call. No phone the
"motel".  Although, you could call  the owner trail angels Don or Helen
Middleton (909) 849-8440. They live close by and often see hikers coming
through.

As to Warner Springs and costs: that price isn't so bad. You will find the
same at many resorts and towns as you go north. Avoid Lake Tahoe on
week-ends (Friday/Saturday)  when prices double.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com

----- Original Message -----
From: <phoenix2003@pocketmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 12:33 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Pink Motel, and a tip for other thruhikers


> My wife and I finally made it to Warner Springs yesterday, after about 13
days since we left the border (and that included 2 zero days and one 2-mile
day).  But now we're ready to ramp up our mileage, and hope to get to
Interstate 10 by May 17th, with a zero day in Idyllwild.  I was wondering
how one gets to the Pink Motel.  Do we need to call ahead?  And can/should
we hike to it, or be picked up.  Forgive my ignorance -- I've heard a lot
about the place, but it slipped my mind how to get there.
>
> Also, I thought I'd pass along some info about lodging in Warner Springs.
The town guide indicates that there is none, but that is no longer true.  As
I type this, I am sitting in a rented room in the Warner Springs Ranch
resort.  It's pricy -- $88 for the room, but it can be split with another
hiker down to $44.  The resort has a great dining room/restaurant, at which
we ate last night.  There's also a hot pool, fed by the local hot springs
(with their accompanying sulfur smell), and this pool is free to guests of
the resort.  Plus, it's open until midnight.  We both highly recommend it.
>
> Anyway, we'll be starting section B today.  I guess I can officially say
I'm a thruhiker now!
>
> Phoenix, PCT 2003
>
>
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