Cloudburst Summit Trail Head: distance indicated is west of Grassy Hollow

Cloudburst Summit 24.5 miles from Grassy Hollow

The PCT crosses Highway 2 here. Trip 61 in "Trails of the Angeles" suggests taking the fire road north, but a new section of the PCT starts from the east side of the parking area. This is prettier than the road.  This will bring you to the Burkhart junction mentioned above. The new section of the PCT adds about one mile to the hike whether you go to Buckhorn or Eagles Roost, but it is worth it. Buckhorn would be about 6 miles and Eagles Roost about 7 1/2. Both would require a car shuttle or, in the case of Buckhorn a 1 1/2  mile walk on Highway 2 back to Cloudburst Summit.

If you cross the highway and go south from Cloudburst, you pass 2 private camps and reach Highway 2 at Three Points in 4.7 miles. Follow the PCT signs and cross the highway. In just a few steps you reach a junction where the Silver Moccasin Trail branches to the left.  This trail goes on to Bandido Campground and Chilao Flats. Going past the Silver Moccasin turn-off brings you to the Three Points parking area. Walk through the parking lot and pick up the PCT going north. You will reach Sulphur Springs Campground in 3.3 miles.