BSA to Lily Meadows+1mile Extra

[RH]

Still not sleeping well and my cardio is severely lacking so I wanted something moderate but the weather is warm or roads are closed or trails are crowded. In 2024 I went from the Nordic Center to Mt Pinos, Sawmill, Sheep Camp, and then attempted to reach Lily Meadows but ran out of energy and time so I aborted a mile from Lily Meadows.

So I opted to connect to where I had left off but starting at the BSA camp. The warmer temps and poor cardio led me to take frequent breaks so I did some pruning in a few sections while catching my breath. Totals 10.2 miles 1600' gain.
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[dima]

Thanks for the report! Don't know what causes that cool erosion pattern, but I've seen in before. There's a bunch of it a bit W of where you were, in Quatal canyon:





Something about the local geology

[RH]

I looked into it and this gives an overview of those type of formation.

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/badl-g ... ations.htm

[JeffH]

This looks like a really nice area. How far is Lily Meadows from that trailhead?

[RH]

This looks like a really nice area. How far is Lily Meadows from that trailhead?

Just under 4 miles from the North Fork TH.

[Sean]

Thanks for the report and photos. I've learned to speak squirrel. Usually they're asking if you have some peanuts. I believe those formations are due to water eroding softer, looser matter before harder, denser stuff. But @Nate would be able to tell you.

[Girl Hiker]

Referring to picture #3 we call those the Razorbacks. A name my hiking leader made up. I hiked with one of my hiking groups to some secret places in the Los Padres where these wonderful formations exist. They are beautiful and very secluded. There is so much more to explore in this area.
I would hesitate to tell people of the exact location so that they area won't be trashed. But I have the GPS tracks and I might be willing to share.

razorback ridge to Guillermo Mtn
razorback ridge part 2
razorbacks part 4
razorbacks part 5