Distance: 10 miles
Gain: 2100'
Time: 5 hours
Today, the Wolfpack consisted of John, Danny and Sean. We decided to try out this 10 mile loop with the full packs we will using for Whitney. This trail is crazy popular as it's an easy drive up the mountain to Chantry Flats. We arrived around 8 am and the lot was already full and we had to park about 1/4 mile down the road.The trail drops steeply down a paved road and it's a short hike along a flowing stream to the 50' Sturtevant Falls. We joined the crowd at the falls for a few minutes then proceeded up the Gabrielino Trail to the top of the falls and onto Spruce Grove Campground where we plan to return for an overnight trip to Mt. Wilson. We continued up the loop along the more exposed Mt. Zion Trail past the Zion summit at 3575' and then down the Winter Creek Trail back to the trailhead.
This is a beautifully shaded and peaceful trail and it passes many natural and man made small waterfalls The only drawbacks are the crowds, poison oak is everywhere, and the trail can be a bit narrow with steep drop offs so you need to pay attention to where you step. There is a great little area with tables, water and bbqs near the parking lot and there is a placed call The Deck serving sandwiches and drinks. Were are looking forward to returning soon for the overnight trip.
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