[pct-l] Sequoias

[StoneDancer1 at aol.com (StoneDancer1@aol.com)]

In a message dated 2/22/2004 8:48:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
tangent@meinfelder.com 
writes:...........................................................................
>>>>>I don't recall anyone mentioning seeing any giant sequoia trees while 
hiking through sequoia national park<<<<<


The PCT just touches Sequoia on its eastern border.  The big trees are on the 
western slopes... across the Kern Canyon and the Kaweahs... not an easy 
prospect. From Cottonwood Pass you drop down 5000' into the Kern River canyon (15 
miles) then north along the river to Big Arroyo, and up to Mineral King ( 17 
miles).  They you would hitch from Mineral King to the Big Trees... about 45 
miles.   Alternately, take the trail down Bubbs Creek at Vidette Meadows (between 
Forester and Glen passes) , east to Cedar Grove (listed in the guide), then 
hitch a ride to the big trees. It's about 17 miles from Vidette Meadow to a 
road and about 50 miles from there to the Big Trees.  My 2cents...not worth it, 
in terms of difficulty, not in terms of seeing the trees.


"No Way"
Ray Echols