Hiking through Devil's Punchbowl

Pearblossom, California

Description

Amazing rock formationsDuration: 2-3 hours

How to Get There:Take Interstate 5 North to California 14N toward Palmdale. After about 30 miles, take exit 30 to the Pearblossom Highway. Continue on this road until 87th Street East, where you'll take a right. Take a left onto Fort Tejon, a right onto Longview, and a left on Tumbleweed. Parking at the Punchbowl is free, but the park closes at sunset.

Trail Condition:Excellent. The opening section of the trail is on fire-road, but the Punchbowl Trail / High Desert National Recreation Trail is a great, well-maintained single track trail. The only junctions on this route are at the trailhead, the Burkhart Trail, and the spur to South Fork Camp, all of which are clearly marked. The area near the Devil's Chair itself may inspire a bit of vertigo in some hikers. You'll be thankful for the guard rails.

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