Re: Nankoweap trailhead access questions
I've hiked both trails. Although the trail up to FR 610 is slightly shorter in distance (1/2 mile shorter feels about right), it was tougher for me due to...
dnally 2009-03-29 21:42:22 #54628

Re: Nankoweap trailhead access questions
John - You make good points. Since I have not hiked either way, that's why I'm asking. My topo map shows the FR 610 route to start out from the parking lot...
richard2425848 2009-03-29 20:17:50 #54627

Re: Nankoweap trailhead access questions
The uphill climb with heavy pack at beginning of hike ain't much; we're talking less than 1000ft over 3+ miles, barely noticeable to a GC hiker :) ...
johngeyles 2009-03-29 19:40:16 #54626

Re: Nankoweap trailhead access questions
John - I forgot to say that we will be doing our last night's camp at the official trailhead at Saddle Mountain, so we should be somewhat fresh for the hike...
richard2425848 2009-03-29 19:29:50 #54625

Re: Nankoweap trailhead access questions
John - The official NPS Nankoweap poop sheet shows the distance from the FR 610 car trailhead to the official trailhead to be 3.0 miles versus 3.5 miles on...
richard2425848 2009-03-29 19:20:36 #54624

Re: Nankoweap trailhead access questions
I'm suprised it's THAT much shorter from the FR610 trailhead than from the House Rock TH; I thought it was supposed to be roughly equidistant. But did you...
johngeyles 2009-03-29 19:07:30 #54623

Re: Nankoweap trailhead access questions
Richard -  Yeah, I've wondered about that too. I've always done it from House Rock Valley because it is accessible most of the year, whereas the other...
Bob Bordasch 2009-03-29 19:01:18 #54622

Re: Tanner to Grandview Loop
Hi Andreas - Nice trip report. I agree the Redwall campsite on the Tanner offers fantastic views. I did that same hike a couple of years ago and also got a...
richard2425848 2009-03-29 18:45:43 #54621

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