[pct-l] PCT Oregon, Highway 140 -> Highway 62

[judson at jeffnet.org (Judson Brown)]

I did that section last summer- very beautiful!

Water: You can find water dependably at the following locations. The number
is miles north of Hwy. 140.
8.1 mi.: Twin Ponds Tr.- two lakes are off-route, but nearby- Summit Lake to
the left, Squaw Lake to the right.
12.5 mi.: Christi's Spring- not shown on older guidebooks, but it's there,
all right- excellent huckleberries in that area, too
17.3 mi.: Sky Lakes Tr.- many people take this route rather than the
official PCT- if you do, you'll have plenty of water from numerous lakes you
will pass. If you're staying on the official PCT, you might want to go down
this trail to Deer Lake for water before continuing onward. The PCT is dry
ahead for about 6 mi.
23.2 mi.: Snow Lakes Tr.- There are 2 small lakes about 1/4 mi. down this
trail
28 mi.: Cliff Lake jct.- it's about a 5 min. walk to this lake, but it's one
of the most beautiful in OR- don't miss it! You MAY find a running stream on
the descent to Cliff Lake from Devil's Peak, but don't depend on it.
29.2 mi.: Honeymoon Cr. is USUALLY flowing
31.5 mi.: Middle Fork Basin Tr.- Ranger Springs is 0.9mi. down this trail,
but it's the last near trail water you will see for quite a while- tank up.
If you're staying on the PCT and not going down to the Stuart Falls area,
you'll need to carry enough to get you all the way to Hwy. 62, about 18 mi.
36.1 mi.: spur tr. to Jack Spring- I've never been to it, but I've heard
it's really hard to find, about the size of a bucket, and down a steep
trail. Don't depend on it.
38.7 mi.: Stuart Falls Tr. I usually don't recommend alternate routes, but
this one I can. It's comparable in distance and elevation gain to the true
PCT, but it has lots of water, something the PCT sorely lacks.


As for 4 days, that should be no problem. I did it in 2.5. Direction-wise,
it would probably be easier north to south. North to south, this section
gains 6000' and loses 4500' (rounded). Reverse that if you're going
southbound.

To shuttle, you'll need to hitch or enlist somebody's help. There isn't any
public transportation I know of that services these areas. I have hitched
twice from Hwy. 62 trying to get back to Medford, and it was quite
difficult. Depending when you're going to be here, I may be able to help.

Judson
Ashland



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Alexander
Statnikov
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 7:27 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Cc: arman.s.kussainov@vanderbilt.edu
Subject: [pct-l] PCT Oregon, Highway 140 -> Highway 62


Hello,

We are planning to hike Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon
from Highway 140 to Highway 62 (~50 miles, sections
C1-C9) in mid August. I have several questions:

1. Are there any springs along the trail where we can
resupply our water? Or do you suggest to carry water
for the entire 50 mile hike?

2. Is it feasible to plan this 50 mile hike for 4
days? How difficult is the terrain? Is it easier to
hike from Highway 140 to Highway 62 or vice versa?

3. Can you suggest how to arrange a shuttle to drive
us from Highway 140 to Highway 62 or vice versa?

Thank you very much,
Alexander




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