Ascent of Junipero Serra Peak on 2017-05-23| Others in Party: | Solo
| | Date: | Tuesday, May 23, 2017 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Hi-Clearance Vehicle | | Peak: | Junipero Serra Peak | | Location: | USA-California | | Elevation: | 4503 ft / 1372 m |
Ascent Trip ReportCouple thoughts:
- Go in winter. March/April probably good, but May is too late. Forecast was for highs of 78, it was 94 at 3pm and 88 at 7pm.
- Start at dawn, starting at 3pm, was crazy town.
- Bring lots of water, but there is water along the trail for the first few miles depending on the time of year.
- The trail on the topo is different from the trail proper. The trail proper will go to the summit.
- No dogs, long pants/sleeves are a must. Ticks everywhere.
- Probably want high clearance. 2 river crossings on the base. Don't speed through the base.
- It is ALL of seven hours RT. Budget time accordingly.
- TH is 1 hour from King City. If coming from Paso Robles, get gas/supplies there. No services beyond that point without detouring to King City (adds 1 hr).
- Guy at the Days Inn in King City is an asshole. Don't stay there. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 2417 ft / 736 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 10 mi / 16.1 km | | Route: | Santa Lucia Trail | | Trailhead: | Memorial Park 2086 ft / 635 m | | Quality: | 4 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail | | Gear Used: | Ski Poles | | Weather: | Hot | | Ascent Statistics | | Time: | 3 Hours | | Descent Statistics | | Time: | 1 Hours 30 Minutes |
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