Mill Creek Trail, out and back
Details
We are meeting at the Mill Creek Trailhead at 9:00am to hike up to the grinding stone. The newts are out and hopefully there will be some wildflowers out. This section was was not burned in the Borel fire. If you want to continue up the trail, you may want to bring a mask to protect yourself from the ash of the burn area.
There are four stream crossing up to the grinding stone. The creeks are running high, be prepared to get your feet wet!
Bakersfield hikers please make arrangements to caravan in the comments below.
Options for hike length, round trip:
4 miles: hike to Glenn's plaque at 2nd stream crossing. Watch for poison oak!
5 miles: hike up to the mortar rock and back. (970 feet elevation gain)
7 miles: hike to saddle and back, in burn area. (1300' elevation gain)
15 miles: hike to Squirrel Meadow, in burn area (4300' elevation gain).
Please make sure everyone in your carpool agrees where to turn around.
More information about the hike is available in the Book Exploring the Southern Sierras : West Side by Ruby Jenkins on Page 45 (T15). You can locate the trailhead on Kern Canyon Road here: https://goo.gl/maps/pkLNPeH8xU82
Hiking Safety Rules:
- If you are sick in any way, you must stay home. There is no cell service on this trail.
- Bring mask to protect your lungs from ash that will be disturbed by hiking.
Thank you for your understanding and willingness to help us all be as safe as possible on the trails.
Sincerely,
Kern Valley Hiking Club Co-organizers
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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.
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