PCT: Boulder Oaks to Lake Morena

We will hike this trail from Boulder Oaks Campground trailhead to Lake Morena. Some of us will be camping at Lake Morena and will car pool to the trail head. If you park at the trailhead, we will car pool back from Lake Morena Campgrounds.

Below is the description of the trail on Altrails.

Try this 5.7-mile point-to-point trail near Campo, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. This section of the Pacific Crest Trail takes you from Boulder Oaks Campground near Kitchen Creek Falls to Lake Morena Campground. This section can be done as part of the entire PCT hike, or as a day trip. It can be done as a day hike point-to-point, or as a longer out and back. This section of the PCT is very open with little shade, so if attempting during the warmer months it is best to start early to avoid heat. Gaiters are a great idea on this section, as the trail travels through patches yucca and other prickly Mojave Desert plants.

In Altrails the hike is northbound. We will be hiking southernly.

Everyone is responsible to know their own limits. Hikers this area can be subject to heat with minimal shade. Dress accordingly and bring at least two litters of water. If the temperature is forecasted to be in the 80"s an extra litter of water or something with electrolytes is recommended. Come prepared and this should be a beautiful and fun hike.

There are restrooms available near the trailhead. No potable water.

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.