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| Liz |
Another new hike for meWell, since I did 18.5 miles with about 5,000 feet of gain on Saturday...and had no sore legs, I'm ready to push myself a bit more. I'm now thinking I may try a counter clockwise loop from Chantry Flat, up the Sturtevant Trail to Newcomb Pass. Then down to Devore, following the Gabrielino Trail to the Kenyon Devore Trail. I suppose I'd then be on the toll road for a bit, then can bag Wilson. I'd then go down via the Upper Winter Creek Trail.It would be about 20 ish miles, with about 5,300 ish feet of gain. I've done the Sturtevant Trail, but only up Wilson, and the Winter Creek Trail. Does anyone have any experience with or information on the rest of my route? I'm assuming the Gabrielino Trail is in good condition, but I've never heard anyone mention the Kenyon Devore Loop. I may try this on Saturday, but not sure yet. I may have a hiking buddy join me, and may choose something else for this week. Or I may have social plans this Saturday evening, in which case I'd do a mere 15 mile day. |
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| Zé |
you gotta do something real steep to get sore legs! it's the downhill eccentric contractions that get ya. | ||
| AlanK |
My son and I did the Gabrielino Trail, more or less, last summer. However, we managed to throw in the Kenyon DeVore Trail in the trip. The whole thing was great. I don't see how you can get sore legs on something that nice! 
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| Liz |
KenyonHow is the Kenyon Devore trail? Scenic?? |
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| AlanK |
Re: Kenyon
It's a nice trail, on a par with others in the area. I think it's a good way to get to your goal of an extended loop in that area. The Gabrielino is a good trail, but it does have the problem of requiring some sort of shuttle. |
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| Liz |
GabrielinoI will do the whole Gabrielino Trail with some buddies soon. In that case we will do a car shuttle. On my loop however, I'll just cover a portion of the trail Thanks! |
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| cougarmagic |
Hi Liz. I just hiked the Kenyon Devore trail yesterday. I went from Mt Wilson, down to West Fork camp, then up Shortcut Canyon. Kenyon Devore is beautiful. And up, up, up (which is why chose to go down ...) so I think you would enjoy it! Much of it is pine forest, and it follows a nice running stream in a lot of places, with some cascades and pools. There were a couple of downed trees across the trail, but nothing you can't just step over or around. Toward the top are some snowy patches, but again, nothing to worry about. (just small, rather slushy parts).
I didn't take many pictures, and these don't really do it justice. The upper parts of this trail are very Sierra-like. Lots of granite and pines, and some dramatic views across the canyon. Have a great hike - can't wait to hear about it. 
 
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| Liz |
Thanks!Thanks Cougarmagic!!
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