The area surrounding Devil’s Chair is known for it’s unique geology. Looking across the canyon (called the Devil’s Punchbowl) you can see how the San Andreas fault has changed the landscape. The area is very interesting and I wished I had spent more time exploring there before moving.
With my cross-country move in March, I’ve fallen way behind on editing photos and writing trip reports. I’m hoping that I’ll come back at some point and add some details, but for now, here are my photos as well as some notes that I jotted down after the hike (March 5 2016):
I didn’t have much time to hike Saturday, but wanted to get out for a couple of hours, as well as see something new. After discussing some options with Joseph, we decided on Devil’s Chair.
Our route:
Most of the trip reports I’ve found for this hike start in the Devil’s Punchbowl. An excellent write-up on this route is posted on Modern Hiker: HIKING THE DEVIL’S CHAIR. We opted to start our hike from the east, starting at South Fork/Big Rock Creek.
Some notes on trail condition:
- The trail is generally well-defined and easy to follow.
- If conditions are slick (ice, snow, rain), you may opt for another hike or trailhead. Parts of the trail are very narrow, situation on a steep slope (see photos below).
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Gear
The conditions were excellent for testing the winter traction devices I’ve received over that last few weeks:
- WoolPro
- I’ve continued my testing of the Juno Merino T-Shirt, Agena Merino Longsleeve and Zond Merino Arm Warmers. I used the t-shirt and arm warmers on this hike. I’ve very happy with how they’ve been working for me. You can read my review here – Gear Review: WoolPRO Merino Wool
- HOKA One One Tor Summit Mid WP Hiking Boot – Men’s
- Since rain was in the forecast, I wore these boots. With the vibram outsoles, they have the best grip of any boots I’ve owned.
- Seek Outside
- Unaweep Divide 4500 Backpack – My second hike with this backpack. A little large for a hike like this, but I want to get some miles on it before my Utah & Colorado Backpacking, Hiking and Snowshoeing trip later this month.
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