[pct-l] Desire to hike a piece of the PCT

[Linda Jagger <laj8190@garnet.acns.fsu.edu>]

I am going to be in Calif July 15-23, will be driving from Mt. Whitney (I'm
going to climb the peak) to Los Angeles and back.  I will be in Calif for
other business and do not have much time to hike the PCT but I REALLY want
to get on the PCT, and hike even just a couple of miles.  I notice that the
PCT crosses my driving route several times, 1) over hwy 58 at Tehachapi
Summit, 2)  over I-14 near Ravenna and Saugus.  Is there good hiking at
either of these points; is it worth while to stop and get out and hike a few
miles to say I've been on the PCT?  Are there good views, peaks to climb
near by?  I also hear Mt. Baden Powell near LA is a good hike and that puts
on on the PCT; is it worth taking the time to hike?  I also see that I'm not
too far away from Walker Pass on Hwy 178--is it worth the detour (I'd be
driving in on 395/14).  Anyones thought and comments would be appreciated.
Please respond directly to me as I do not read PCT digest every day.  Please
respond to Linda at laj8190@garnet.acns.fsu.edu      Thank you. 

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