Hi All: I give people the option of continuing to Cavern with me or heading to
Potato Harbor. So far, everyone continues with me. I lead three hikes there a
week. You may also go counter clockwise, you just have to be creative about
your stops.
Calm Seas,
Catherine French
Writer, mentor, naturalist
805.570.0432
We are given only so many days, make each one count.
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On Sep 15, 2021, at 8:52 PM, Judy Oberlander <oberlanderjudy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I end my hike at the base of the "climb." There's a great view and I give
them the Chumash/conclusion parts of my speech. Then I tell them they can
climb up to Cavern Point or go to Potato Harbor or go back the way we came.
That way they get the whole hike. I agree it is quite a slog up that hill
and intimidating to some of the people I've had on hikes.
Is it really temporary?
But is sure has been beautiful out there.
Judy O
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Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 1:41 AM
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Subject: [cinc] Re: Cavern PT Hike+VC-9/14
Some good thoughts about the challenge. It pops up as a sudden challenge to
them that does not fit the “Moderate” description they read about the hikes.
I shared with hikers it is temporary, in order to regenerate the terrain.
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On Sep 15, 2021, at 2:20 PM, Bill and Marcia Wakelee <mbwakelee@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Thanks Paul, You are very right about the part of the trail to Cavern Pt. It
is very difficult for many hikers. I wonder if it could be modified with a
switchback to the right ? Bill Wakelee
On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 1:10 PM Paul Petrich <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hello CINC Collegues,
FYI: The new off-limits reclamation areas along the Cavern Pt hike make
getting to the point strenuous for some hikers rather than moderate. The
section in concern comes after the trail half way up the climb from the
campground now veers to the left to join with the Potato Harbor trail. To
get to Cavern Pt now hikers must climb a very steep 100+ yards along the
ridge which is strenuous for many. The climb toward Potato Harbor is easier
for those that see the climb to the point is not doable for them .
When I made a solo stop for lunch overlooking Scorpion Anchorage, the two
huge Ravens that followed us stayed with me. They did not beg for food, just
shared their company with me even as they privately romanced! As you see,
one of them is clearly tagged. Who needs to be notified about the
observation of these tags? This one was clearly #14. My most comm on
question in the VC later that day was about tagged Ravens! I could explain
the Bald Eagle Orange and Blue tags but not these? Cheers, Paul
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