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I've been going to the Henry Coe Backcountry Weekend since 2005 and always enjoy it. This year was a moderate backpacking overnighter, compared to previous years where deathmarches had become the norm. :)
From the backpacker parking, we hike to Orestimba Corral to meet up with Sam and Karl. From there we hike north along Orestimba and then east to Jackrabbit Lake, where we camped for the night. The next day we headed back via Mustang Peak. The trail between the lake and the peak was new to me and very enjoyable although there were a couple of big uphills I could have done without.
This trip is two tracks stitched together: Our hike from parking to the corral and then to Jackrabbit, and I switched the GPS off as we were setting up camp. The next morning I turned it back on as we were leaving. The trip includes a lot of stops for scenery, photography, etc.
Weather was very nice this year, although it was warm (low-mid 80s) on the last day, but at least we didn't roast like we did some years.
I've been going to the Henry Coe Backcountry Weekend since 2005 and always enjoy it. This year was a moderate backpacking overnighter, compared to previous years where deathmarches had become the norm. :)
From the backpacker parking, we hike to Orestimba Corral to meet up with Sam and Karl. From there we hike north along Orestimba and then east to Jackrabbit Lake, where we camped for the night. The next day we headed back via Mustang Peak. The trail between the lake and the peak was new to me and very enjoyable although there were a couple of big uphills I could have done without.
This trip is two tracks stitched together: Our hike from parking to the corral and then to Jackrabbit, and I switched the GPS off as we were setting up camp. The next morning I turned it back on as we were leaving. The trip includes a lot of stops for scenery, photography, etc.
Weather was very nice this year, although it was warm (low-mid 80s) on the last day, but at least we didn't roast like we did some years.
Tips:
Attendance is by permit lottery only, usually done in February. Plan your water carefully as Coe seems to make someone suffer every year without enough water.
Jackrabbit Lake was busy but not crazy. Our campsite was surprisingly quiet except for the loud bullfrogs at the lake. Mississippi Lake was probably a zoo again, based on the crowds of fishermen heading that way with baby strollers filled with booze. Otherwise it wasn't too much of a zoo anywhere we went and we had a wonderful weekend.
Attendance is by permit lottery only, usually done in February. Plan your water carefully as Coe seems to make someone suffer every year without enough water.
Jackrabbit Lake was busy but not crazy. Our campsite was surprisingly quiet except for the loud bullfrogs at the lake. Mississippi Lake was probably a zoo again, based on the crowds of fishermen heading that way with baby strollers filled with booze. Otherwise it wasn't too much of a zoo anywhere we went and we had a wonderful weekend.
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Henry Coe, backcountry weekend, mustang peak, jackrabbit lake, orestimba
Henry Coe, backcountry weekend, mustang peak, jackrabbit lake, orestimba
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