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The thike is actually a 2.7 mile hike. We started recording at the top.
The drive from Jamestown to the trailhead is only paved about 2/3 the way. At the end of Shell Rd, you can either park along side the road and walk the rest of the way (advised if you do not have an SUV or high clearance vehicle), or open the gate, cross the cattle guard, and close the gate behind you. The road the rest of the way is pretty rough and washed out in a lot of places. If you decide to park and walk the rest of the way, add another 1.8 miles. There is a trailhead next to the road, clearly marked. If driving, continue along the road (stay off the pasture land as this small stretch is privately owned), open another gate, cross the cattle guard, and close the gate behind you. You'll see restroom facilities on your right. Park along the road. The trailhead is approximately 100 ft on the left side of the road.
The trail starts off at an incline and is packed dirt and will probably be very sloppy after a rain. After the first half mile or so, it will go into a series of switchbacks over lots of decent sized volcanic rocks until you reach the plateau at the top. The views from the top are beautiful! There is a vulture roost along the edge of the cliffs as well. The trail basically disappears though. The top is covering in the same volcanic rock and scrub brush, so a worn trail is hard to spot.
Overall it was a nice afternoon hike, and I would recommend it to anyone just wanting to get out of the house for a couple of hours.
The thike is actually a 2.7 mile hike. We started recording at the top.
The drive from Jamestown to the trailhead is only paved about 2/3 the way. At the end of Shell Rd, you can either park along side the road and walk the rest of the way (advised if you do not have an SUV or high clearance vehicle), or open the gate, cross the cattle guard, and close the gate behind you. The road the rest of the way is pretty rough and washed out in a lot of places. If you decide to park and walk the rest of the way, add another 1.8 miles. There is a trailhead next to the road, clearly marked. If driving, continue along the road (stay off the pasture land as this small stretch is privately owned), open another gate, cross the cattle guard, and close the gate behind you. You'll see restroom facilities on your right. Park along the road. The trailhead is approximately 100 ft on the left side of the road.
The trail starts off at an incline and is packed dirt and will probably be very sloppy after a rain. After the first half mile or so, it will go into a series of switchbacks over lots of decent sized volcanic rocks until you reach the plateau at the top. The views from the top are beautiful! There is a vulture roost along the edge of the cliffs as well. The trail basically disappears though. The top is covering in the same volcanic rock and scrub brush, so a worn trail is hard to spot.
Overall it was a nice afternoon hike, and I would recommend it to anyone just wanting to get out of the house for a couple of hours.
Tips:
Bring plenty of water
Bring a camera
Signs of some kind of large cat, so be aware
I would recommend a walking stick to help climb up some of the "stair step" rocks on the trail
Bring plenty of water
Bring a camera
Signs of some kind of large cat, so be aware
I would recommend a walking stick to help climb up some of the "stair step" rocks on the trail
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