The Great Loop

Hike Name: The Great Loop Location: central CA Length: 42 Submitted by: Shawn Dressler Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more California trail reviews California national parks California state parks
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Description
The hike is avery long 1 week hike.You go up the Mcphearson road and stop at the gate . You walk till you get to Painted rock cave . You start your journey by go down the tail in about an hour you will reach the sycamore camp . when you get there the trail divides . turn left then you will walk along the Sisquac River Tribtaries . In a couple of hours you will reach Abel Canyon there if you want to take it easy you can fish for rainbow trout and relax in the swimming holes . On the hike you will experience waterfalls see many forms of wildlife such as Bear , Mountain Lions , and wild boar .

Directions to Hike
Take 166 off of 101 out of Santa Maria . Go down till you rn there . Go down till you reach the Miranda pine turn off. Go up the road for 30 miles and stop at the Mcphearson peak gate .

Contact Information
Snata Lucia RAnger District , Santa Maria ,

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