EASY PCT Flower Power Hike (near Rosamond and Neenach)
Details
For all levels of hikers. Easy out and back. Go at your own pace.
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NOTE NOTE NOTE
Please note the 2 different meeting places and times in the comment section below.
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In the beginning of Covid Hell back in 2020, I was looking for places to hike where there was a small chance of running into other people. And this stretch of the PCT fit the bill. I only saw one other hiker.
It's a bit tricky to find but we will meet at the intersection of Tehachapi Willow Springs Road and Aqueduct Road. It should show up on your Google direction. From there we drive on Aqueduct Rd. for several miles, mostly dirt road but well maintained. Most sedans can make it unless super low.
We will hike about 10 miles, out and back. Not much elevation so most people would be able to enjoy it. Slow hikers welcome since we will be coming back the same way, so you can just take your time.
Tehachapi hikers can meet at Panda Express at 8am.
Keep me informed where you want to meet up.
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No Dogs allowed
15 ESSENTIALS YOU MUST CARRY ON ALL HIKES
Besides the obvious 1 1/2-2 liters of water, lunch, snack, warm jacket/wind breaker, rain gear if needed, warm hat and gloves, the following is a must to have in your day pack:
- Map of the area, even if you are using a gps
- Headlamp or small flashlight with extra batteries.
- Knife or utility tool such as a Swiss Army knife
- Fire starter. You can make your own with cotton balls and Vaseline or
Esbit fuel cubes.
6. Emergency space blanket
7. Emergency water purifier or filter.
8. Light weight base layer (Thermasilk is very light weight)
9. First aid kit
10. Extra food (2-3 power bars)
11. Waterproof matches (or regular matches or lighter kept in zip bag)
12. Sun screen
13. Small plastic trowel and toilet paper (in zip bag)
14. App. 2’ duck tape.
15. Whistle to scare away bears or to be found if lost.
Every hiker needs to carry these items on all day hikes. No sharing.
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*** PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY *** No one in the group is a guide or in any way responsible for your comfort or safety. Please be prepared with adequate gear and supplies for the trip. Please remember that going out into wilderness has risks associated with it and you should be aware and prepared to address any changes in weather, road conditions or to look out for/avoid random acts of nature, including insects, wild animals and natural hazards. It is your responsibility to evaluate the difficulty of any activity you participate in, and decide whether you are prepared by having the experience, skill, knowledge, equipment, and the physical and emotional stamina to safely participate.
*** WAIVER OF LIABILITY *** The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Kern Valley Hiking Club Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.