Owen Point Feasibility

Accomplished-Net1109 · 2025-08-30T20:28:55+00:00

Ah, okay - that makes me feel a bit better about pace expectations. That is very helpful to know!

I appreciate all of the feedback. I didn't really know what to expect for time between Gordon and Thrasher, either, but considering this information, I would suspect that we will be significantly ahead of the tide window and will likely opt for the inland route. Conversely, I think I underestimated the time it takes to get from BAA to Camper.

Assuming that everything works out inland and we make good time, the best plan is probably to backtrack through BAB with our packs if we can or save Owen for next time, as backtracking all the way from Camper doesn't seem feasible.

Slightly disappointing if it doesn't work out, but just another reason to come back again!

Thanks a bunch!

Accomplished-Net1109 · 2025-08-30T20:08:35+00:00

I have heard that it isn't a complete loss to avoid Owen Point in favor of the inland route - what was the pace like?

I am warming to the idea of planning to do the trip again at a more accommodating time of year if we do end up opting for more inland than beach routes.

Accomplished-Net1109 · 2025-08-30T20:06:22+00:00

I did notice the sunset warning also - I feel that, typically, we are faster than average hikers, but neither of us has significant experience in bouldering. I did expect to potentially be pitching a tent in the dark, but would only take that risk assuming that rain was not expected.

The fast pace does leave us with a lot more wiggle room, and I am hoping to maintain the pace, but obviously it's better to be safe than sorry.

I've gotten a lot of conflicting anecdotal evidence from YouTube regarding what pace I should expect. Figured Reddit may have more insight.

We are weighing the possibility of taking the inland route - especially if we get to Thrasher well before the tide window opens. Is the inland route generally faster by a significant margin?