Devil’s Punchbowl to the Devil’s Chair

Saturday, November 15 - Devil’s Punchbowl to Devil’s Chair

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Description:

This 7 mile round trip, out and back, hike includes some altitude and a mild climb in the first mile. It is one of the most scenic hikes in our area. The Devil’s Punch Bowl itself is a gorgeous site with the protruding rocks and sheer rock faces. The trail is fairly flat with great views up the mountains behind and out over the desert. We will head around the Devil’s Punchbowl and out to the Devil's Chair (see photo below).

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Bring:

A snack/lunch, water (3 liters is recommended), electrolytes if it is a hot day, sunscreen, hat, hiking poles if you have them, and your camera. Wear layered clothing in case it gets hot or cold and good boots with tread.

Carpooling from Santa Clarita:

Meet at Towsley Canyon at 7:45AM for an 8:00AM sharp departure to the trail head. We will caravan out to the trail head (directions below). Please be respectful of your driver's support by contributing something at the end of your carpool to help defray the cost of gas.

Meet at the Trail head:

Meet your leader between 9:00AM and 9:15AM in the parking lot near the porta potty. The address of Devil’s Punch Bowl is: 28000 Devil's Punchbowl Rd., Pearblossom CA 93553

Directions to Trail head:

Take the SR-14 North to the Angeles Forest Hwy exit, Exit 30, and go towards Pear Blossom Highway, keeping on left of the ramp toward Pearblossom Hwy/Littlerock/Victorville. Merge onto Sierra Hwy. Stay straight to go onto Pearblossom Hwy. At the light, turn right onto Pearblossom Hwy/CA-138. Turn right onto 87th St E. Take the 2nd left onto Fort Tejon Rd. Turn right onto Longview Rd. Turn left onto Tumbleweed Rd. Turn slight right onto Devil’s Punchbowl Road. 28000 Devil’s PunchBowl Road is at the end of the road. Park.

Adventure Pass: Not required.

Dogs: OK , if on leash and well behaved.

Rated: Moderate (plus some altitude)

Leader: Lise

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