The Plan: Section A, Part 2

From the Boulder Oaks Campground to Mount Laguna
Staging Areas:
I will have two staging areas for this trip:
  • Boulder Oaks Campground
  • The town of Mount Laguna
Boulder Oaks has corrals for the horses and water available. 

15 miles between these two places.
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detailed trail info

Boulder Creek 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  

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.

ADDITIONAL TRAILS IN THIS 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.

ADDITIONAL TRAILS IN THIS AREA
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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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USEFUL RESOURCES:
  • Forest Service site for Cleveland National Forest PCT Information
  • The PCT Association Website section on the southern section of the PCT
    • https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/geography/southern-california/
  • Mexico border North to Lake Morena
    • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=47566
  • Boulder Oaks Campground
    • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recarea/?recid=47412
    • http://www.californiasbestcamping.com/anza_borrego/boulder_oaks.html
    • https://www.hipcamp.com/california/cleveland/boulder-oaks-campground
  • Boulder Oaks Campground reservations (necessary for horse sites)https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231948
  • Houser Canyon resourses
    • https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hauser-canyon-trail
    • https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2007/jan/18/remote-hauser-canyon-between-lake-morena-and-campo/#
  • Cottonwood Creek Bridge Trail from Lake Morena
    • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=47568
  • Kitchen Creek Southbound to Kitchen Creek falls
    • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=47570
  • Fred Canyon to Kitchen Creek
    • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=47490
  • Storm Canyon to Kwaaymii 
    • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=47490
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Want to know more about who is on this trip? Me, my dog, my horses and any friends who happen to join me along the way...