The "Coolest" trail you have been on?

edenooch · Post by **edenooch** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:50 am

With the highs to be in the 80's to 90's this weekend in the higher elevations i was wondering what trails you guys have been on that make good Summer Hikes? Lots of shade/breezy trails? Mostly every thing in the front range in exposed =(

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:53 am

Icehouse Canyon to the Wilderness Sign. It's pretty short (less than a mile?), but it's cool and shady.

phydeux · Post by **phydeux** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:52 pm

The Pacific Crest Trail north of Big Bear Lake. It runs along the north side (shady side) of the ridge that separates Big bear Lake from Holcomb Valley, and has quite a bit of tree cover. Lots of entry points - Holcomb Valley Road just north of Baldwin Lake, Van Dusen Road, Cougar Crest Trail, Poligue Road (Holcomb Valley cutoff), Fawnskin Road. I've spent a few weekends this spring/early summer revisiting the peaks on that side of the lake, and most are easily accessed from the PCT. You'll find its pretty quiet right now since the thru-hikers passed by in April/May. No water sources, so bring what you need.

Might also look int the PCT on the back side of the San Gabriels Mtns, too.

edenooch · Post by **edenooch** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:22 pm

thanks phydeaux.
Simonov is that yourin your avatar?

Ze Hiker · Post by **Ze Hiker** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:28 am

phydeux wrote: Might also look int the PCT on the back side of the San Gabriels Mtns, too.

yes the PCT traverse to Baden-Powell is nice. get some breeze, especially at Windy Gap

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:25 am

edenooch wrote:Simonov is that yourin your avatar?

Yes.

tinaballina · Post by **tinaballina** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:23 pm

skyline, skyline, skyline

norma r · Post by **norma r** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:47 am

locally: any trail with snow on it. San J, San G, Icehouse Cyn, Baldy.

in the Sierra: being off-trail and on a cross-country into the backcountry.

on my mtn bike: Porcupine Rim, Moab Utah & Tahoe Flume Trail CA.

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:10 pm

Mt. Waterman from ACH. Very shady.