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Walking in Sequoia?
My wife and I are keen walkers in the UK. In late July we have an 8 night
tour to plan, starting and ending at my son's home in Encinitas. Initially we were thinking of including some hikes in Joshua Tree NP, which I enjoyed on my solo trip in February 2011. (And we plan to visit Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in any event.) But a look at the likely Jul/Aug temperatures in Joshua has quickly changed our minds about that! We're therefore considering the alternative of getting trains to somewhere like Monterey and after a day there hiring a car and then staying close to Sequoia NP (e.g. Three Rivers) for 2 or 3 nights. What is the likely daytime temperature in the park please? Presumably hikes of say 5-10 miles are possible on largely shady trails? Over here in the UK we'd regard 25 C (77 F) as tolerable, but 30 C (86 F) too hot. And what about this awful Poison Oak I read about? Is it prevalent in that region? Any advice would be much appreciated please. Including alternative suggestions. -- Terry, East Grinstead, UK |
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Walking in Sequoia?
On 27 May 2012 in rec.travel.usa-canada, Terry Pinnell wrote:
What is the likely daytime temperature in the park please? Presumably hikes of say 5-10 miles are possible on largely shady trails? Over here in the UK we'd regard 25 C (77 F) as tolerable, but 30 C (86 F) too hot. No personal experience, but go to http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:93514.10.99999 and visit the "History & Almanac" section toward the bottom of the page - use the "Seasonal Weather Averages" link. -- Joe Makowiec http://makowiec.org/ Email: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ |
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Walking in Sequoia?
On Sun, 27 May 2012 09:44:37 +0100, Terry Pinnell
wrote: My wife and I are keen walkers in the UK. In late July we have an 8 night tour to plan, starting and ending at my son's home in Encinitas. Initially we were thinking of including some hikes in Joshua Tree NP, which I enjoyed on my solo trip in February 2011. (And we plan to visit Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in any event.) But a look at the likely Jul/Aug temperatures in Joshua has quickly changed our minds about that! Wise decision! We're therefore considering the alternative of getting trains to somewhere like Monterey and after a day there hiring a car and then staying close to Sequoia NP (e.g. Three Rivers) for 2 or 3 nights. Three Rivers may be a reasonable choice. It is in the foothills a few miles before the southern park entrance. Of course it would use some of your time just to get to the section of the park you want to be in for most of the day. The northern entrance is some tens of miles farther north, closer to the Kings Canyon portion of the combined parks. Both entrances are fairly close to large groves of the big trees. What is the likely daytime temperature in the park please? Presumably hikes of say 5-10 miles are possible on largely shady trails? Over here in the UK we'd regard 25 C (77 F) as tolerable, but 30 C (86 F) too hot. I can only comment from memories of hiking on trails there a number of years ago, but in general probably in the 70s F. in midday. The terrain is fairly steep in most places, and AFAIR the trails mostly follow canyons along stream beds. If there are reasonably level long distance trails they may have been developed since I last visited. Because of the size of the sequoias a good deal of the trails may have a surprising amount of sun, depending partly on your direction of travel. If your son is in Encinitas he may be a better source for current conditions, and of course there's always the internet: http://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm for the official site, and Google for in-park and local lodging and facilities. And what about this awful Poison Oak I read about? Is it prevalent in that region? In general the poison oak is found more in the foothills, not at the altitude of most of the sequoia area - but you may still find it during your hikes. It's similar to poison ivy and poison sumac in the way it clings to the skin and clothing and it can lead to very bad itching if you come into contact with it. With care, and an awareness of how to identify it, it shouldn't be a problem. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view Any advice would be much appreciated please. Including alternative suggestions. Enjoy, enjoy. -- Don Kirkman |
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Walking in Sequoia?
Joe Makowiec wrote:
On 27 May 2012 in rec.travel.usa-canada, Terry Pinnell wrote: What is the likely daytime temperature in the park please? Presumably hikes of say 5-10 miles are possible on largely shady trails? Over here in the UK we'd regard 25 C (77 F) as tolerable, but 30 C (86 F) too hot. No personal experience, but go to http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:93514.10.99999 and visit the "History & Almanac" section toward the bottom of the page - use the "Seasonal Weather Averages" link. Thanks Joe. Also found http://countrystudies.us/united-stat...er/California/ -- Terry, East Grinstead, UK |
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Walking in Sequoia?
Don Kirkman wrote:
On Sun, 27 May 2012 09:44:37 +0100, Terry Pinnell wrote: My wife and I are keen walkers in the UK. In late July we have an 8 night tour to plan, starting and ending at my son's home in Encinitas. Initially we were thinking of including some hikes in Joshua Tree NP, which I enjoyed on my solo trip in February 2011. (And we plan to visit Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in any event.) But a look at the likely Jul/Aug temperatures in Joshua has quickly changed our minds about that! Wise decision! We're therefore considering the alternative of getting trains to somewhere like Monterey and after a day there hiring a car and then staying close to Sequoia NP (e.g. Three Rivers) for 2 or 3 nights. Three Rivers may be a reasonable choice. It is in the foothills a few miles before the southern park entrance. Of course it would use some of your time just to get to the section of the park you want to be in for most of the day. The northern entrance is some tens of miles farther north, closer to the Kings Canyon portion of the combined parks. Both entrances are fairly close to large groves of the big trees. What is the likely daytime temperature in the park please? Presumably hikes of say 5-10 miles are possible on largely shady trails? Over here in the UK we'd regard 25 C (77 F) as tolerable, but 30 C (86 F) too hot. I can only comment from memories of hiking on trails there a number of years ago, but in general probably in the 70s F. in midday. The terrain is fairly steep in most places, and AFAIR the trails mostly follow canyons along stream beds. If there are reasonably level long distance trails they may have been developed since I last visited. Because of the size of the sequoias a good deal of the trails may have a surprising amount of sun, depending partly on your direction of travel. If your son is in Encinitas he may be a better source for current conditions, and of course there's always the internet: http://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm for the official site, and Google for in-park and local lodging and facilities. And what about this awful Poison Oak I read about? Is it prevalent in that region? In general the poison oak is found more in the foothills, not at the altitude of most of the sequoia area - but you may still find it during your hikes. It's similar to poison ivy and poison sumac in the way it clings to the skin and clothing and it can lead to very bad itching if you come into contact with it. With care, and an awareness of how to identify it, it shouldn't be a problem. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view Any advice would be much appreciated please. Including alternative suggestions. Enjoy, enjoy. Many thanks, Don, very helpful. We spent several hours yesterday trying to make reservations, but clearly should have done so earlier, as most are fully booked for our dates. Finally settled on a Best Western in Exeter. So it will be a fair drive to our likely destinations, but all novel territory so no real pain. Just have to aim for early breakfasts. Do you know of any easily available spray or ointment for this Poison Oak stuff, just in case? -- Terry, East Grinstead, UK |
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On Mon, 28 May 2012 10:40:57 +0100, Terry Pinnell
wrote: Don Kirkman wrote: On Sun, 27 May 2012 09:44:37 +0100, Terry Pinnell wrote: My wife and I are keen walkers in the UK. In late July we have an 8 night tour to plan, starting and ending at my son's home in Encinitas. Initially we were thinking of including some hikes in Joshua Tree NP, which I enjoyed on my solo trip in February 2011. (And we plan to visit Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in any event.) But a look at the likely Jul/Aug temperatures in Joshua has quickly changed our minds about that! Wise decision! We're therefore considering the alternative of getting trains to somewhere like Monterey and after a day there hiring a car and then staying close to Sequoia NP (e.g. Three Rivers) for 2 or 3 nights. Three Rivers may be a reasonable choice. It is in the foothills a few miles before the southern park entrance. Of course it would use some of your time just to get to the section of the park you want to be in for most of the day. The northern entrance is some tens of miles farther north, closer to the Kings Canyon portion of the combined parks. Both entrances are fairly close to large groves of the big trees. What is the likely daytime temperature in the park please? Presumably hikes of say 5-10 miles are possible on largely shady trails? Over here in the UK we'd regard 25 C (77 F) as tolerable, but 30 C (86 F) too hot. I can only comment from memories of hiking on trails there a number of years ago, but in general probably in the 70s F. in midday. The terrain is fairly steep in most places, and AFAIR the trails mostly follow canyons along stream beds. If there are reasonably level long distance trails they may have been developed since I last visited. Because of the size of the sequoias a good deal of the trails may have a surprising amount of sun, depending partly on your direction of travel. If your son is in Encinitas he may be a better source for current conditions, and of course there's always the internet: http://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm for the official site, and Google for in-park and local lodging and facilities. And what about this awful Poison Oak I read about? Is it prevalent in that region? In general the poison oak is found more in the foothills, not at the altitude of most of the sequoia area - but you may still find it during your hikes. It's similar to poison ivy and poison sumac in the way it clings to the skin and clothing and it can lead to very bad itching if you come into contact with it. With care, and an awareness of how to identify it, it shouldn't be a problem. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view Any advice would be much appreciated please. Including alternative suggestions. Enjoy, enjoy. Many thanks, Don, very helpful. We spent several hours yesterday trying to make reservations, but clearly should have done so earlier, as most are fully booked for our dates. Finally settled on a Best Western in Exeter. So it will be a fair drive to our likely destinations, but all novel territory so no real pain. Just have to aim for early breakfasts. Yes, Exeter will add perhaps 20-30 miles to your drive. We used to do it from time to time before WW II, when the road was much worse. :-) We stayed in that Best Western when we had business in Exeter a couple of months ago. Pretty new (it wasn't there when we last went several years ago), comfortable, and close to town center. It met our needs very well at a reasonable cost. Both sides of my family have been in the Exeter area since around 1905, and one side since 1882, so Sequoia was our main mountain adventure spot. My father and my grandfather on the other side of the family may have helped build some of the roads up in that area, but not into the park itself, I think. I've been away since about 1950. Do you know of any easily available spray or ointment for this Poison Oak stuff, just in case? I don't offhand, but I suspect most pharmacies, especially in that area, would carry something. Not to scare you, but my father--who was extremely sensitive to some irritations-- had a horrible experience with poison oak. Later science developed a desensitizing product. -- Don Kirkman |
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Walking in Sequoia?
Don Kirkman wrote:
On Mon, 28 May 2012 10:40:57 +0100, Terry Pinnell wrote: Don Kirkman wrote: On Sun, 27 May 2012 09:44:37 +0100, Terry Pinnell wrote: My wife and I are keen walkers in the UK. In late July we have an 8 night tour to plan, starting and ending at my son's home in Encinitas. Initially we were thinking of including some hikes in Joshua Tree NP, which I enjoyed on my solo trip in February 2011. (And we plan to visit Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in any event.) But a look at the likely Jul/Aug temperatures in Joshua has quickly changed our minds about that! Wise decision! We're therefore considering the alternative of getting trains to somewhere like Monterey and after a day there hiring a car and then staying close to Sequoia NP (e.g. Three Rivers) for 2 or 3 nights. Three Rivers may be a reasonable choice. It is in the foothills a few miles before the southern park entrance. Of course it would use some of your time just to get to the section of the park you want to be in for most of the day. The northern entrance is some tens of miles farther north, closer to the Kings Canyon portion of the combined parks. Both entrances are fairly close to large groves of the big trees. What is the likely daytime temperature in the park please? Presumably hikes of say 5-10 miles are possible on largely shady trails? Over here in the UK we'd regard 25 C (77 F) as tolerable, but 30 C (86 F) too hot. I can only comment from memories of hiking on trails there a number of years ago, but in general probably in the 70s F. in midday. The terrain is fairly steep in most places, and AFAIR the trails mostly follow canyons along stream beds. If there are reasonably level long distance trails they may have been developed since I last visited. Because of the size of the sequoias a good deal of the trails may have a surprising amount of sun, depending partly on your direction of travel. If your son is in Encinitas he may be a better source for current conditions, and of course there's always the internet: http://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm for the official site, and Google for in-park and local lodging and facilities. And what about this awful Poison Oak I read about? Is it prevalent in that region? In general the poison oak is found more in the foothills, not at the altitude of most of the sequoia area - but you may still find it during your hikes. It's similar to poison ivy and poison sumac in the way it clings to the skin and clothing and it can lead to very bad itching if you come into contact with it. With care, and an awareness of how to identify it, it shouldn't be a problem. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/view Any advice would be much appreciated please. Including alternative suggestions. Enjoy, enjoy. Many thanks, Don, very helpful. We spent several hours yesterday trying to make reservations, but clearly should have done so earlier, as most are fully booked for our dates. Finally settled on a Best Western in Exeter. So it will be a fair drive to our likely destinations, but all novel territory so no real pain. Just have to aim for early breakfasts. Yes, Exeter will add perhaps 20-30 miles to your drive. We used to do it from time to time before WW II, when the road was much worse. :-) We stayed in that Best Western when we had business in Exeter a couple of months ago. Pretty new (it wasn't there when we last went several years ago), comfortable, and close to town center. It met our needs very well at a reasonable cost. Both sides of my family have been in the Exeter area since around 1905, and one side since 1882, so Sequoia was our main mountain adventure spot. My father and my grandfather on the other side of the family may have helped build some of the roads up in that area, but not into the park itself, I think. I've been away since about 1950. Do you know of any easily available spray or ointment for this Poison Oak stuff, just in case? I don't offhand, but I suspect most pharmacies, especially in that area, would carry something. Not to scare you, but my father--who was extremely sensitive to some irritations-- had a horrible experience with poison oak. Later science developed a desensitizing product. Thanks Don, appreciate the follow-up. And I know who to blame if we hit any deep potholes ;-) -- Terry, East Grinstead, UK |
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