Chantry Flat to PCT?

[Nathan G]

Is there a way I can get to the Pacific Crest Trail from Chantry Flat? If so, which trails would I need to take? Thanks in advance for any help!

[Jeff Hester]

Yes!

You can follow the Silver Moccasin Trail, which starts at Chantry Flats and connects to the PCT at Three Points. Here’s a segment breakdown of the Silver Moccasin Trail:

• Chantry Flat to West Fork CG via Gabrielino Trail … 9 miles (14 km)
• West Fork CG to Angeles Crest Hwy via Shortcut Canyon … 3 miles (4.8 km)
• Angeles Crest Hwy to Chilao Flat through Charlton Flat … 7 miles (11 km)
• Chilao Flat to Three Points passes Horse Flats CG … 5 miles (8.0 km)
  This is where you connect with the PCT
• Three Points to Cloudburst Summit via Pacific Crest Trail … 4 miles (6.4 km)
• Cloudburst Summit to Islip Saddle via Pacific Crest Trail … 11 miles (18 km)
• Islip Saddle to Mt Baden-Powell via Pacific Crest Trail … 10 miles (16 km)
• Mt Baden-Powell to Vincent Gap via Pacific Crest Trail … 4 miles (6.4 km)

[Nathan G]

Thanks Jeff! I appreciate your help! This is fantastic! Would I need to camp anywhere?

[Jeff Hester]

Well, yeah. At a campground. There are several along that route. Where exactly depends on when you go, and how far you want to hike each day.

Are you hoping to just set foot on the PCT? You haven’t really shared what your ultimate goal is.

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