Taylor Made Punchbowl Multi-Cache
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Turn on Little Jones Creek Rd. from highway 199. Continue for about 10 miles, turn left towards Bear Basin LO and continue to end of road.
The Devil's Punchbowl Trail is steep with many switchbacks; however, it can be enjoyed by the average hiker at slow pace. The two picturesque glacier lakes and spectacular views of surrounding mountain peaks and valleys make this popular among more experienced hikers.
We took it easy in and out. It took 3 ½ hours in and the same coming out. There is a new trail after you pass Buck Lake trail that prohibits people from going into Doe Flat and it cuts out about 2/3 of the switch backs on the old Devils Punchbowl trail. The switchbacks are very steep in places. After the switchbacks you will be hiking on a narrow path that takes you to large boulder and rocks which you will have to hike across. The way is marked with stacks of small rocks placed along the way. There are a couple of places that take care in traversing. But the hike is well worth it.
Take lots of water and lunch or snacks.
Directions from Crescent City: Take Hwy. 101 to the junction with Hwy. 199. Go east on 199 ten miles past the Visitor Center to mile post 24.85. Turn right at "Little Jones Creek", Forest Service Road 16 (also called FS 17No5), and stay on the paved road for about ten miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road 16N02. There will be a sign for Bear Basin LO, turn left and continue about five miles. The road ends at the Doe Flat trailhead. You can camp at the trailhead. There are picnic tables and an out house available.
Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: May through October (NOTE: Summer Only) .
Cache has a 1st finder $10 gift certificate to Rumiano Cheese Store.
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