Jetskier
Hi,
Me and my group of friends are used to backpacking in desolation wilderness and the area around that. We are now looking into going during our winter break some where at least sort of around the Bay Area. We don't want to have to deal with snow but the cold is absolutely fine.
What we are looking for is a good 2-3 day trip with low to moderate incline. Also, we like the single track trail type of desolation wilderness. Does any one know any good places and possibly some links to info on them?
Thanks a lot!!!
Oh and also we like to be sort of secluded.
Answer
I believe it's Henry Coe State Park, going south from the Bay Area on Highway 101, it's just east of Morgan Hill. It's been about 25 years since I was there, don't have any current information, but it was quite pleasant for wintertime backpacking. All of it was low elevation, coastal mountain, oak trees and manzanita environment with several lakes and streams, pretty much the same weather as San Jose. The park is strictly hiking/horseback, can't remember if there was a campground for car camping or not.
If you search under California State Parks you should be able to find current info.
Hiked it years ago.
Edit: Chris, you are right, Big Sur Canyon is beautiful. 12 miles in is Sykes Hot Springs, a natural, un-developed hot springs right on the bank of the Big Sur River. During the winter though a redwood forest is very dark, gloomy place and the canyon being very narrow doesn't allow much sunlight over the ridge to the canyon floor. I've been there in January.
I believe it's Henry Coe State Park, going south from the Bay Area on Highway 101, it's just east of Morgan Hill. It's been about 25 years since I was there, don't have any current information, but it was quite pleasant for wintertime backpacking. All of it was low elevation, coastal mountain, oak trees and manzanita environment with several lakes and streams, pretty much the same weather as San Jose. The park is strictly hiking/horseback, can't remember if there was a campground for car camping or not.
If you search under California State Parks you should be able to find current info.
Hiked it years ago.
Edit: Chris, you are right, Big Sur Canyon is beautiful. 12 miles in is Sykes Hot Springs, a natural, un-developed hot springs right on the bank of the Big Sur River. During the winter though a redwood forest is very dark, gloomy place and the canyon being very narrow doesn't allow much sunlight over the ridge to the canyon floor. I've been there in January.
Best winter camping in Oregon?
Orion
Looking for a nice, relatively easy mid-December backpacking and camping journey for 4 days in Oregon - Any suggestions?
Orion
Thank you but I can also run a web search. :) I'm hoping for someone with some personal experience who can offer some suggestions as to a nice trip.
Answer
Dec. is the wet month for Oregon. I spend Jan. through May van camping along the Oregon Coast, mostly in Curry County, Port Orford and Brookings. I plan on rain for part of each day. Actually, you get dry spells lasting for several days. Which makes it all worth while. There is a coast trail along the beach for the entire length of the state. You are only on the road in a few of the towns and for bridges over the rivers. And if the rain gets to bad there are buses several times a day on the road, HWY US 101. Check on the web for schedules. Please remember the rain on the coast is snow in the mountains, LOTS of snow. The storms are great to watch. There are lots of streams and water falls along the trail. When the sun comes out it is fantastic. but you will live in Gor-tex, the only rain gear to use, boots to hat. Tent with rain fly and bathtub floor.
Check out the Lost Coast and the Redwood National Park just a bit south in Ca.(The land of more money than brains) Also the Avenue of the Giants along the eel river also in Ca.
If you want to car camp and day hike I recommend Humbug Mt. State Park by Port Orford. There are two good trails, up the mountain or along the coast., good beach. Close by the are Orford Heads State Park, Arizona Beach State Park and Cape Blanco State Park. That's only about 15 miles of coast but, my favorite.
Dec. is the wet month for Oregon. I spend Jan. through May van camping along the Oregon Coast, mostly in Curry County, Port Orford and Brookings. I plan on rain for part of each day. Actually, you get dry spells lasting for several days. Which makes it all worth while. There is a coast trail along the beach for the entire length of the state. You are only on the road in a few of the towns and for bridges over the rivers. And if the rain gets to bad there are buses several times a day on the road, HWY US 101. Check on the web for schedules. Please remember the rain on the coast is snow in the mountains, LOTS of snow. The storms are great to watch. There are lots of streams and water falls along the trail. When the sun comes out it is fantastic. but you will live in Gor-tex, the only rain gear to use, boots to hat. Tent with rain fly and bathtub floor.
Check out the Lost Coast and the Redwood National Park just a bit south in Ca.(The land of more money than brains) Also the Avenue of the Giants along the eel river also in Ca.
If you want to car camp and day hike I recommend Humbug Mt. State Park by Port Orford. There are two good trails, up the mountain or along the coast., good beach. Close by the are Orford Heads State Park, Arizona Beach State Park and Cape Blanco State Park. That's only about 15 miles of coast but, my favorite.
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