Hike #1452
Three Points to Sulphur Springs Campground via the PCT
August 25, 2021

Hike Leader:  Dan Bergstrom

Start times and cookies will be between 7:00 am and 8:30 am to accommodate all hikers.

The start time will be optional.  This isn't a loop hike so everyone will cross paths at some time.  Also the early birds can do an extra credit hike on the Silver Moccasin Trail if they so desire after finishing the Sulfur Springs hike. I will be there from 7am to 8:30am to accommodate everyone.  Accuweather has backed down a bit on their forecast so it may not be as hot as earlier predicted.

Please print your own hike descriptions and maps.  This will avoid the inconvenience and save costs to the hike leader.

GPS Data:
RT = 8.0 mi.
Max elevation change = 1000 ft.

Trailhead Directions:  Drive north on Hwy 2 (Angeles Crest) from the 210 freeway past the Clear Creek Information Center to Sulphur Springs Road (3N17) which is about 2.5 miles past the Chilao Visitor Center turnoff.  Turn left and proceed about 100' to the paved parking lot and park.   There is a restroom at the parking lot.

The Hike:  We proceed northerly on the Pacific Crest Trail (starts uphill out of the parking lot opposite the entrance).  The route descends through oak, manzanita and open chaperal.  Bear right at the junction of the trail and the extension of the road out of Singing Pines Camp and continue north until reaching Sulpher Springs Road.  Turn right and proceed into the campground for lunch.  Return the same way.

Those hikers desiring a shorter hike can turn around whenever they wish.

Hikers should be aware that the Silver Mocasin Trail intersects the PCT adjacent to the parking lot.  An alternate hike would be to follow the Silver Mocasin Trail west 3.0 mi. to Horse Flats campground.

Google Earth photo - Three Points to Sulpher Springs Campground

Updated:  2021-08-19