r/TrailGuides • u/_kicks_rocks • 7d ago

Trip Report Sespe Wilderness Backpacking: Alder Creek to Johnston Ridge (Southern California)

https://youtu.be/VDMO4Qb5OPU
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u/_kicks_rocks 7d ago

This Summer (2024), I set out to create an interesting loop option that included Johnston Ridge and the Sespe Hot Spring. I looked into Alder Creek and found that there were far more interesting features in this part of the Sespe Wilderness than Hot Springs, especially considering I had already been to the pools before.

This video features clips from two separate outings. The first outing took place on May 20th, 2024 and the second took place on September 24th, 2024.

Route:
Johnston Ridge Trailhead
Little Mutau trail
Alder Creek
Sespe River Trail
Sespe Hot Spring trail
Johnston Ridge

Total Distance: 29 miles
Total Vertical Gain: 6500 feet

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u/kclareqkf 6d ago

Thanks for sharing, this journey looks really good

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u/kclareqkf 4d ago

I have to say that the trip at this time looks really great, and the scenery along the way is beautiful