Mt Pinos to Mt Abel - Something for everyone

August 10

Mt Pinos to Mt Abel

This is a great, HARD hike. It is a 15 mile hike to 4 summits along the way with Mt. Pinos being first and Mt. Abel being the last. The good news is that you can http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/4/a/8/event_128622152.jpegturn around at ANY point, and head back to the parking area. So, you can go to the summit of Mt. Pinos (4 miles RT) or continue on as far as you’d like. The trail is well marked. There is a lot of “up and down” as you go up one mountain, and down the other side. The whole route should be considered by hikers who like a difficult challenge. Moderate hikers mayhttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/9/d/4/event_260886612.jpeg consider a good portion of the route, and beginning hikers might like to summit Mt. Pinos and back. There is something for everyone on this trek!

The views are spectacular, so bring your camera. The wild flowers should still be in bloom as well! And, they are gorgeous!

Bring: Poles if you have them, lunch, snacks (lots of them), bug spray, bug net, 4 liters of water minimum if you plan to do the whole trek, sunscreen, lip balm, http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/8/b/0/event_123394992.jpegbandaids (and any other first aid item you might need on the trip), bear bell if you have one and your camera.

Meet at the trail head at 8:15 AM. We will depart at 8:30.

Directions: Take the I-5 North to the Frazier Park offramp. Exit. Turn left. Follow this road all the way to the top parking area on Mt. Pinos. There will be a Nordic Hut building in the lot, and on the left side you will see a trail head. This is the trail we will be taking. Park on the left side and look for us there. Please allow 1 ½ hours to get there.

Rated: Easy-Moderate for the shorter versions, VERY DIFFICULT for the full hike

Leader: Diannehttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/d/b/1/event_7579889.jpeg