MCDONALD PK, SEWART MTN., SNOWY PEAK AND BLACK MTN. - 4 HPS PEAKS

RAIN CANCELS THIS EVENT!

This is Paul Taylor's (CDH) original write-up from 2017 with a few tweaks.

This trek will consist of 10 miles round trip on some trail, but mostly cross-country. It's a 3500' minimum overall gain and considered strenuous due to all the cross country trekking. Navigation is difficult, but have no fear, we'll have no worries of getting lost. Getting to the trailhead location will require several miles of dirt forest service road travel. So, we will need the high clearance vehicles to travel this section. It's a very easy dirt road to travel. We'll give it our best try at bagging all 4 HPS peaks. The terrain will determine our outcome, otherwise, what ever it takes to accomplish THE TASK (Time, Energy, Fear, Pain, Blood, Sweat, Tears etc.).

Click on the link below to check out pics from this trek:
PICTURES FROM 2017

THE GOAL: TO BAG 4 HPS PEAKS AND SEARCH FOR BENCH MARKS.
CARPOOL MEET UP @ 7:15 AM- BOOTS ON READY TO GO!!!

Directions to Flying J ----->click on link
Flying J Truck Stop at 42810 Frazier Mountain Park Rd, Lebec at 7:15 a.m. Be patient since I will be fighting traffic getting there. WE'LL ALL MEET HERE AND TAKE JUST THE SUVs AND HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLES. IF WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLES, WE'LL GO TO PLAN "B" (CROSS COUNTRY HIKE OFF OF LOCKWOOD VALLEY RD.) THAT WON'T REQUIRE GOING OFF ROAD.

STATS:
level- strong intermediate/ NO BEGINNERS PLEASE
distance- 10 miles
elevation gain/loss-3500'+/3500'+
parking- NFP required

THE PACE: Steady with several breaks along the way

DURATION: Plan on all day, and we will stop off for food after the hike. If you have somewhere to be later that day, don't sign up.

***Priority goes to those who have hiked with me. If you are new to the group please send me your most recent strenuous hike. This is for safety reasons. Know your limits***

DEBRIEFING: After the hike, we'll stop off Frazier Park for dinner.

WHAT TO BRING: A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!! energy snacks/lunch, 3 liters of water, electrolytes, sunscreen, lug soles with good tread, poles if you like/have them, and the
TEN ESSENTIALS

DON'T BE A NO SHOW!!
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS.

The Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the event. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer.