Hi guys I was wondering what’s the current water situation. This is our first time attempting to Summit San Jacinto peak via the tram. If water is unreliable I’m planning on bringing 4L of water to make it to the peak and back.
Thanks
Matt
Hotfootedhiker wrote:Hi guys I was wondering what’s the current water situation. This is our first time attempting to Summit San Jacinto peak via the tram. If water is unreliable I’m planning on bringing 4L of water to make it to the peak and back.
Thanks
Matt
guest wrote:Hi Hotfootedhiker,
I like the idea of 100oz bladder and a liter bottle, (good electrolytes would be even better than gatorade).
Being at altitude doing a strenuous activity requires lots of hydration. Most of the time in the forest it's fairly dry air, (unless a summer monsoon comes up from the south).
You could chug a bottle at the tram, (better water than ranger sta, at bottom of long concrete walkway). I usually allow 5-6 hrs. round trip for folks that are moderately fit, with little altitude training, (of course it can be hiked much faster). This allows for a little hang time at the summit, (of shelter, if wx is bad), and a short break or two at Round Valley, Wellman's Devide of Miller saddle, (area where the 2 long switchbacks meet approx. 10,400ft. I usually land up eating more on this hike, than I do on others, and drink plenty as well/.
Have a great hike, (try getting a tram before 9am to avoid the crowds). S2
Florian wrote:Remember tramway only has 8am cars on Fri, Sat, and Sun. 10am other days.
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