Suggestions for backpacking trip

[jack_glendening]

Additional backpack routes, with photos, also including the ones mentioned below, can be found at

https://bigsurtrailmap.net/backpack-suggestions.html

Note that if planning to stay at Goat Camp those routes have it correctly placed (unlike Gaia).

Jack

[gfelsman]

All, those suggestions are good. Be aware as of right now. No Campfires are allowed in the backcountry. A valid campfire permit is required to use a portable stove. If the weather is warm be prepared for bugs. A face net is well warranted on any of these trips. Be sure to check the VWA Site for latest trail conditions posted by users. Trail conditions will very greatly depending on the trails chosen.

[gvirtue]

Cone peak lolipop would be great.

https://www.gaiagps.com/public/nSJFFORY9kcioypB7zhDJVwO

Night 1 - Vicente Flat
Night 2 - Goat Camp
Night 3 - Vicente Flat

Gaia clocks it at 25.4mi but it ends up being closer to 30 - 32mi from the Garmin.

There's also some shorter mileage loops in Silver Peak Wilderness that I am fond of.

Silver Peak loop lets you tag the peak (some bushwhacking required) and you can sign the registry.

https://www.gaiagps.com/public/PwCgvJsHQX8GUsis5EYwXd8O

You could make that a two or three nighter:

Night 1 - Lion Den Camp
Night 2 - Buckeye Camp

or

Night 1 Spruce Creek Camp
Night 2 - Lion Den Camp
Night 3 - Buckeye Camp

[kmahony1]

I am looking for suggestions for a 3-4 day backpacking trip 20-30 miles to do instead of the Pine Ridge Trail I was planning to do.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,