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[pct-l] Milage Question



Mapping software does not pick up all the twists and turns in the trail. I usually find them off about 10%. Your mileage is off much more.
 
Scissors to Barrel Spring is about 24 miles.
Barrel Spring to Warner Springs (south junction) is about 8 miles.
South to north junctions is another 3 or so.
Total (from memory) is 35 miles.
 
The good news is that Barrel Springs to the road just north of Warner Springs is pretty easy walking.
 
Probably the best typical camping in the San Felipes is the sandy flat mentioned in the guide, I think about 8 miles up. Protected from wind by scrubby junipers IIRC. There are some spectacular pads for single tents at a few spots on the ridge walk, but could be windy.
 
AsABat


Mike Saenz wrote:
I'm perplexed!

My Topo software calculates the distance from Scissors Crossing to the north crossing of Warner Springs at 25.7 miles.

On AsABat's water site, Scissors is indicated at mile 77.7 and the north crossing at Warner Springs at mile 112.4....
If my math skills serve me well, that's 34.7 miles....

An additional 9 miles could mean the difference of a triumphant stroll into town and a head-to-the-trail, grunt death-march....
Not to mention that I'm trying to locate the water caches by mileage...

Anyone care to shed some light on this?

Also, trying to plan my campsite in the San Felipes. Does anyone recall any particularly pleasant spots, say...5 miles or so north of Scissors? Are there any trees in this area? Any nice, flat, sandy spots? With a view? Near a bar? (ha! While I'm at it, with a jacuzzi tub too???!!!!) no, I'm not picky about my campsites.... ;)


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