[pct-l] Re: stealth camping around Hwy 138, mile 516

[matt at mattmaxon.com (Matt Maxon)]

Kevin
TOPO! GPS Data Format Deg NAD83 ElevFeet UTC-Time
E5-00-48,34.78186,-118.60779,2998,08/27/2004,22:14:36,26-AUG-04 3:59:25PM

As I recall there is some trees and other shrubbery located here, it's the
closest thing to protection you are gonna find around these parts.

      Seasonal Creek 2129+61
     0.56

     Y
     2864
     E5-03-83
     34.81185
     -118.58731
     11/7/03 12:01
     3.83




This is another spot that would provide some shade and solitude.

Cheers
Matt (Trail90)


----- Original Message ----- 
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> Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 12:40:44 -0800
> From: David Plotnikoff <david@emeraldlake.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] stealth camping around Hwy 138, mile 516
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> Hello from a long-time list lurker and section hiker.
>
> Does anyone recall anyplace other than the former Jack Fair home where one
> can nap for a few hours after descending from the Tejon Ranch section of
> trail? My intention is this: I''d like to hit the highway in midafternoon,
> camel up and load my water at the Jack Fair/Skaggs/Hikertown faucet at the
> fence then go *somewhere else* to nap in the shade until midnight and then
> begin walking the aqueduct. If I can't get water at the house, I'll try
> Neenach School first and then the store as a backup.
>
> Does anyone know of a place for a safe, quiet siesta in the vicinity? I've
> perused 40 journals and haven't seen a mention of anyone crashing at the
> school or the store.
>
> You may well ask why I read 40 journals (and have 20 more to go). It's
> simple: I have to do *something* before getting to Campo in April.
>
> Thank you for your consideration.
>
> DP
>
>
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