PCT A2

From Boulder Oaks Campground to the town of Mount Laguna

Staging Areas:
I will have two staging areas for this trip:

Boulder Oaks has corrals for the horses and water available.

15 miles between these two places.

Details

Boulder Oaks Campground - Staging Area 1

CAMPGROUND, BOULDER OAKS - Longitude: 116°29'0.43"W Latitude: 32°43'43.81"N some websites say that Equestrian Campsites must be reserved ahead of time but some don't. The ranger I talked to said it is unnecessary, but it does seem like it might be a good idea during busy seasons.

town of Mount Laguna - Staging Area 2

CAMPGROUND, Mount Laguna - I will stay in one of the campsites at this campground with my horses. Will stock up at the general store. Could get a cabin at the lodge if I need better rest or a motel room. Also will look into a place to board my horses for a couple nights while I rest if needed.
Town of 57 people, mostly over 65 years of age. 6000 feet above sea level, at high point of a scenic drive on Sunrise Highway from Interstate 8 to Highway 79. Has small general store, rustic lodge and cabins, local restaurant, rural post office and campgrounds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Laguna,_California
Mount Laguna Mountain Lodge and Store - 10678 Sunrise Hwy PO Box 146 Mt. Laguna, CA 91948 619-473-8533. 7 days a week 9am-5pm PCT. 17 cabins and 12 motel units.
Mount Laguna Campground - 104 campsites. Information Center on Laguna Mountain 619-473-8547. National Forest. Reservations at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232279

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MILES 27-32 (1-5)

CAMPGROUND, BOULDER OAKS - Longitude: 116°29'0.43"W Latitude: 32°43'43.81"N some websites say that Equestrian Campsites must be reserved ahead of time but some don't. The ranger I talked to said it is unnecessary, but it does seem like it might be a good idea during busy seasons.
WATER - There is running water at Boulder Oaks Campground
CAMPSITE AT 5 MILES - (Longitude: 116°26'19.02"W Latitude: 32°45'53.57"N) Great campsite area right at 32 miles (5 miles in). One of few you will find so take it. This is a creek bed/draw that cuts through the mountains. Probably dry most of the year, but makes for a good flat spot.

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MILES 5 - 10

At 6.6 miles pass over small, seasonal stream
At 7.4 leave public land
At 8.7 miles you enter public land again. Just after is a pipe gate, dirt road and another pipe gate.
Dirt road at 9 miles
At 9.6 miles leave public land
CAMPSITE AT 10 MILES - (Longitude: 116°31'10.14"W Latitude: 32°38'34.00"N) Just before 11 Miles, you cross a dirt Road. Take that road to the RIGHT until you come to a relatively flat, treed area.

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MILES 32-37 (5 - 10)

CAMPSITE AT 37 MILES - (Longitude: 116°25'11.04"W Latitude: 32°48'46.45"N) Great flat area where a few creek draws meet. Great campsite.

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MILES 37-42 (10 - 15)

Just past mile 42 is Mount Laguna town.
CAMPSITE AT 42.5 MILES - (Longitude: 116°25'11.93"W Latitude: 32°51'58.98"N).
CAMPGROUND, Mount Laguna - I will stay in one of the campsites at this campground with my horses. Will stock up at the general store. Could get a cabin at the lodge if I need better rest or a motel room. Also will look into a place to board my horses for a couple nights while I rest if needed.

ADDITIONAL TRAILS IN THIS AREA

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