[pct-l] condition of the trail

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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:50:57 EDT
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Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pct-l Digest, Vol 6, Issue 54
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I am going to hike Belden to Burney Falls starting July 4th.  Does anyone 
have trail information?Sparrow

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After calling Burney Falls; Mt.Shasta Dist office; and Fall River Mills dist. office...it was unanimous, nobody knows anything about the pct.  All three were telling me that snow is all but gone except in the higher elevations (8000+ is my guess).

It struck me sad that the manpower (I know, it's out dated) in the various agencies is not enough to have a ranger out-and-about this time of year. Neither will there be anyone tending to all the blow downs.

I discovered this same situation in about 8 different USFS district offices. I distribute the PCTA map/brochure to these locations and over the last three years I have seen a major change in the finances. I'd heard for years the budgeting problems; it wasn't until I was in the office of these agencies and speaking with them in person, did I come to truly appreciate the USFS financial difficulties.

Enough...didn't mean to delve into politics.