[pct-l] belden

[wandering_bob at comcast.net (Bob Bankhead)]

1. The PO is no longer right in Belden, but rather across the highway (on
the north) and about 1/2 mile west of hte Belden Bridge. It does not have
weekend hours. It does have only limited weekday houres, hence the
suggestion to send packages to Belden Resort via UPS is an excellent one.

2. No information, although I know one was planned. i met the owner in
Belden when I was there 2 years ago. the resort defintely needs some
competition as far as hikers are concerned. They tolerate us, is the best i
can say, because we eat in their restaurant, drink in their bar, and buy
from their store. The option is to walk 1.5 miles east on the highway to
Carabou Corners store.

3. The resort has a pay phone - if it's in worknig order when you get there.
They have a reasonably equipped store, a nice bar, and a very nice
restaurant. They will rent you a cabin with bath but they're out of the
range of most through-hikers. There was a laundry and public shower facility
there in 2002, but they hadn't had electricity or hot weater for the last 2
years. the resort did not meet the electrical codes and was only slowly
coming into compliance. Hopefully, they have that fixed by now. There is a
big family dispute among the owners so probably the best thing that could
happen to Belden would be to sell the resort to someone who cared about it.

4. Yes. It re-opened in 2002.


Wandering Bob




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judson Brown" <judsonb@internetcds.com>
To: "pctl (E-mail)" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 7:41 PM
Subject: [pct-l] belden


> I have two question regarding the bustling metropolis of Belden:
>
> 1) I have some info which says there's a PO, but Craig's PCT planner says
to
> use UPS...what gives?
>
> 2) I heard mention of a new hostel there called Little Haven, run by two
> sisters named Linda and Brenda. Does anyone have more info on this?
>
> Okay, so I actually have 4 questions:
>
> 3) What other "amenities", if any, can one expect to find there? (laundry,
> etc.)
>
> 4)Is the official route up Chips Cr. back in business?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Judson
> Can't Wait for July
>
>
>
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