[pct-l] PCT closure North of Sierra City?

[asabat at 4jeffrey.net]

I think the reason Sierra City was mentioned was it might be easier to get a ride from there instead of Bucks Lake or Quincy-LaPorte Road (where some found a trail closed sign earlier this week). 

------Original Message------
From: Tom Aterno
To: Senator
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Jul 4, 2008 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] PCT closure North of Sierra City?

Senator, The following is from the PCTA website.  Hope this helps.

Section M - July 2, 2008
The PCT is CLOSED on the Plumas National Forest from the southern  
boundary of the Bucks Lake Wilderness to Hwy 70 at Belden due to  
wildfires in the area. Please plan accordingly as there are numerous  
fires in this area. Fire information with map of fire area and  
closures: internet www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas ; phone (530) 283-7882,  
7883, or 7884 (hours 6am to 10pm) PCT is closed on the Lassen NF from  
Belden to Hwy 36 west of Chester, CA.
For Plumas Tranist information and schedule for transportation from  
Quincy to Chester or Portola to Quincy to Chester www.plumastransit.com.

Section N - July 2, 2008
PCT has been closed due to fire in the Lassen Forest from Highway 70  
to Highway 36. Check back for further information. Should you need  
immediate information call Alamnor Ranger District, Chester  
530-258-2141 With the closure of the Plumas National Forest hikers are  
advised to contact www.plumastransit for bus schedules for Quincy to  
Chester.

Tom KI6ASP
The Incredible Bulk


On Jul 4, 2008, at 2:33 PM, Senator wrote:



> Hello All,
>
> I'm sitting in an internet cafe in South Lake Tahoe trying to find out
> information about a possible trail closure North of Sierra City.
>
> I've heard rumors that there is a closure from Sierra City to Old  
> Station.
> Is there any truth to this rumor?
>
> If possible, can somebody let me know where the fires are, which  
> sections of
> trail North of South Lake Tahoe are *currently* affected, and re-route
> information, if any?
>
> There are several of us in South Lake Tahoe who really don't want to  
> skip
> the 180 miles from Sierra City to Old Station.
>
> Thank you so much!
>
> Be well,
>
> Senator
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