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I’m planning on taking a trip out to Big Sur on my own at the end of May/early June, does anyone have any trail recommendations?

I want to go for two days one night and I saw that there were some hot springs around the area so that peaked my interest but I’m not sure which one may be good for me. I know they were rated as longer/ harder hiked but finishing at a hot spring sounds so satisfying.

Some background: My plan is for this to be a solo trip and I’m a pretty fit 23 year old woman. I lift and rock climb multiple times a week (dont ask me about cardio 😬) I’ve never gone backpacking before, but I’ve done plenty of day hiking along the coast, in Tahoe, Yosemite(I just did the cables on

Im getting my friend bearings as a gift but I cant find anything about wether or not they need to be 7mm (627 stamp) or 8mm (608 stamp). I know 8mm is more common but I dont want to buy the wrong size and have to return it and make her wait

The deadline to apply is closing in and I’d like to get anyones advice on the differences between the two and if there are any benefits.