2024-10-04, 07:34 AM
(2024-09-24, 07:19 PM)Brice Wrote:(2024-09-24, 04:49 PM)Bluegreen kayak Wrote: So, if a short and not-young person were to camp at one of these higher elevation campgrounds during the last week of October, are there any trails to follow besides Telescope and Wildrose? Does anyone know the current status of the road to get there, since I drive a Dodge Grand Caravan, not known for high clearance?
The last time I was on that road was nearly two years ago, and it was definitely not minivan friendly beyond Thorndike. I think it was probably OK up to there if I remember correctly. I'm sure the visitor center can let you know for sure.
From Mahogany flat you can hike out to the Coville ridge highpoint. There seems to be a use-trail most of the way, but I haven't done it myself.
https://www.snwburd.com/bob/trip_reports...dge_1.html
A fun simple crosscountry triangular loop hike can be made connecting Mahogany Flat to the Wildrose Trail. Starting at the Wildrose kilns, we took the Wildrose trail to the divide. Then headed south along the crest over Peak 8380 and on to Mahogany Flat. We chose to leave the ridge and head downhill west before the Flat to save a bit of road walking.
The first photos here show the terrain:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/23557848@N...215326723/