Backpack / Hike to Deadfall Lakes
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Saturday Aug 28, 10:00 AM
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Needs a location
8 attendees
Overnight beginner friendly backpack to Deadfall lakes or for those who dont want to stay overnight its a good day hike too.
I am open to options of where to meet since I am coming from Yreka...possible Meet at the I-5 Edgewood Exit (just north of Weed ,west side of highway). Head north on Old Hwy 99 to Stewart Springs Rd, go 4.7 mi. to road 17 , then 9.5 mi. to the PCT parking trailhead (Parks Creek Pass) on the left. Easy , mostly level hike on PCT to Deadfall Lakes. Approx 2.7 - 3 miles one way. There are 5 lakes but campsites are limited and small next to the lakes .
Five lakes to explore, Mt Eddy, alpine meadows, swim, fish....we will have plenty to do !
Meet at trailhead ( where the PCT crosses the road) at 10 am Saturday morning , and leave Deadfall lakes for home Sunday afternoon or stay till monday.
Hi Barbara, how long of a hike will it be?
The hike is around 3 miles
I'd like to hike from Deadfall to one of the other nearby lakes to camp on Sunday night if anyone is interested.
As long as my foot holds out I will stay thru Monday.
I may spend Friday night in Yreka, so may not be available to carpool from Redding. I'll keep you posted as to my plans as we get nearer to the end of the week.
Can possibly stay through Monday. Is there a problem with bringing my well-behaved labrador?
Dogs are welcome as long as leashed / and or under control.....please clean up after dogs on the trail and camp site.
Keep in mind that this is hunting season also.
Thanks to all and lets have a great hike !
There is the possibility of thunder showers this weekend so check back here for the weather update on friday night.
If its not good for camping I will still do a day hike.
The update plan as of Thursday. I am planning on packing in with the intention of staying but if the weather turns bad there is always the option of hiking back out , even after dark.
The weather report says cool and mostly cloudy w/ chance of rain, so pack and dress accordingly.
I think it will be a good test of some wet weather gear that I never use.
Lets meet at 9:30 am Saturday morning, at the I-5 exit #751, Edgewood-Gazelle .
East side of the freeway.
Sat: 30% chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind between 3 & 6 mph. Night: 30% chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind between 9 and 11 mph.
Sun: 20% chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. N NW wind between 9 and 11 mph. Night: 20%chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Mon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
WEll this is going to be an "adventure"
for sure. Not real sure what kind of weather we will run into but were an "adventure " group right ? Pack / dress for "variable " weather.
See everyone at the I-5 Edgewood exit or at the trail head Saturday morning!
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