jmac,
Take a look at
the letters marked on this map link. You'll probably want to zoom in a bit.
There are a number of hikes out of Chantry Flats, all of them worthwhile.
ARRIVE EARLY. I've seen the lot full
before 7:00 AM plenty of times.
1. Chantry Flats to Sturtevant Falls. This is the "classic" hike. Follow the letters on the map as follows: A - B - C - D - E and return. The return up to Chantry Flats is a pain, but not undoable.
2. Chantry Flats to Hermit Falls. A - B - F - G and return.
3. The "Hoegee's Loop." A - B - C - H - I - J - K - A. This one avoids the tedious climb back up to Chantry Flats.
4. The "Zion Loop." A fun hike, but longer and harder than the others. I think it's 9 miles round trip. Visit Camp Sturtevant while you're there. They're super hiker friendly. A - B - C - D - L - M - N - O - I - J - K - A
or A - B - C - D - L - M - N - O - I - H - C - B - A. The latter is slightly shorter; the former avoids the climb back up to Chantry Flats.
Obviously, there are other trails in the area, including going all the way to Mt. Wilson which is a great trip.
HJ
