PCT North from Lake Hughes to pretty Fish Creek PCT Camp (est. 1984)

Saturday November 5, 2022 – PCT North to Fish Creek Trail Camp/ back via Maxwell Road (in part)

Meet at Trailhead: 8:15AM, directions/ details below We leave at 8:30 Sharp.

Distance: ~ 8 miles total, out and back / lollipop style hike (as we will only be on Maxwell Road for a short while coming back, before crossing over again on to the PCT, on return leg)

Gain: 1700’ Gain

Rating: Moderate + (some serious heart thumping, switch backing gain in the first 2 miles of this hike)
This hike is not for beginners - you need to be in good physical condition.

Time: ~ 4 hours hiking

Description: If you enjoy the single track feel of the PCT, expansive uninterrupted views way across the Mohave desert, 4 abandoned graphite mines, and probably meeting no one else on a back country trail in the Angeles Forest that is close to SCV, this hike is for you. Sadly we will be hiking through a burn zone so it will be a variety of texture as we make our way from the trail head to the snack area at Fish Creek, still a beautiful wild campground that was spared somewhat from the Lake Hughes Fire back in 2020.

Meet your leader:
At the PCT Junction trail head at 8:15 A.M. The trailhead is where the PCT crosses Lake Hughes Road:
GPS: 34.6597106505698, -118.46047933858053

https://goo.gl/maps/mDCaSGiJgV9kfXCc8

Dogs: OK but must be on a leash and well behaved around other dogs and people with hiking poles.

Adventure pass: Not required.

BRING: Hiking Poles, snacks and at least 3L of water including some electrolytes, camera, hat and sunscreen. Hiking shoes/boots with good tread! A snack to enjoy at the campground.

Leader's note: There are no restrooms at the trailhead, so plan accordingly.