[pct-l] Getting off the trail between Idyllwild and Cabazon?

[msaenz at mve-architects.com (Mike Saenz)]

Nice views out of Wellman, yes. Round Valley is nice to pass through
too.

Paul- You know a gal who "frequently" climbs the trail from PS to the
top of the tram???!!! That trail is INSANE. Didn't a SAR volunteer die
on that trail a couple years back? I know some people have climbed that
trail, but I've never heard of anyone who "frequently" climbs that...
The ride up the tram is impressive enough- to think about climbing that
route is, well, unthinkable!

I've heard somewhere that that trail is the most elevation gain in the
shortest distance of any other trail in the US.

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[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Freiman,
Paul
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:14 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Getting off the trail between Idyllwild and
Cabazon?

I concur with Oilcan, except I would hike to Wellman Divide, but instead
of taking the PCT tread to the west I would then head east down to the
Tram.  This way it is very easy to regain the tread on subsequent
outings.  One more thing.... DO NOT tell the workers in the tram station
that you didn't pay to go up or they will make you pay!  
Once on the tram strike up a conversation with your fellow passengers
and you shouldn't have any trouble getting a ride to where you want to
go.  I know a gal who frequently hikes the 10,000 foot trail from PS to
the top and NEVER has any trouble getting a ride all the way to her car.
Capt Bivy

 
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 12:57:34 -0800
From: "Mike Saenz" <msaenz@mve-architects.com>
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Getting off the trail between Idyllwild and
        Cabazon?
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If the goal is to get to PS, then head east from Saddle Junction. Really
nice country between Saddle J and the tramway. You can hike from Saddle
J to the tramway in about 4-6 hours, depending on how fast you walk and
how much time you want to spend in the upper basin.

As far as I know, there are no viable run-outs from the PCT between
Idyllwild and Cabazon (and I wouldn't want to hitch in Cabazon...).

Take the Tram down. The Tram ride itself is really cool. I think you'll
need a ride from the bottom tram station into PS. It's a real long
driveway from the 111 to the bottom tram station.
Michael Saenz ,  Associate Partner