Los Pinetos to Wilson Saddle

August 17

Los Pinetos Trail to Wilson Saddle

This hike is an easy-moderate hike. The first 3 miles is UP fairly consistently, to Wilson Saddle. There are two ways to go on Los Pinetos. Steve will take you on the right fork going up so that you will arrive http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/9/9/c/event_62811612.jpegquickly at Wilson Saddle and get in a good rest before departing up the road towards Camp 9. You will not reach camp 9 this time, as you will take the second Los Pinetos back down the mountain, and back to your cars. Total mileage is 7 ½. Gain is 1,000 ft.http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/9/1/a/event_134230522.jpeg

Bring: Lunch, snacks, 2 liters water minimum, bandaids (people tend to get blisters due to the constant uphill if their boots are not well worn), poles if you have them.

Wear: Boots with good tread, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses. Shorts are okay on this hike. There are some overhanging plants that you might want to avoid.

Meet at the Walker Ranch Trail Head at 7:00 AM for a 7:15 departure up the trail.

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Directions: From Valencia, take the I-5 south to the SR-14 North. Exit at Placerita Canyon Road. Turn right. Pass Placerita Natural area after about 2 miles. Continue another 2 miles to a turnout in the road with a sign that marks the “Walker Ranch Trail Head” and “Placerita Natural Area”. Turn in and park. Parking is free here. Please read road parking signs as you cannot park in some areas along the road.

Rated: Moderate (But on the easy side of moderate)

Leader: Stevehttp://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/f/c/4/event_162508612.jpeg