[pct-l] Deep Creek deture

[Brandon McGinnity]

I never heard of this detour. Between what PCT milepoints is it? I assume it
isn't the same as the Station Fire detour, right?

On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 9:37 PM, Amanda L Silvestri <aslive at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> I spent the day scouting the Deep Creek Detour.  The Forest Service came up
> with the same plan I did.  I don't know if that speaks well of them or
> poorly of me.  Oh well.
>
> The route is marked with new RED fiberglass sign posts for the temporary
> route.  Occasionally there is a PCT decal on a Forest Service sign also.
> There can be a great distance between markers but then there are not a lot
> of intersections.  If you come to an intersection that confuses you, just
> stay on Forest Service Road 3N34 until you reach the paved 2-lane road, HWY
> 173.  Turn right and follow that to where is becomes a dirt road and then
> hike down the mountain until you rejoin the trail.
>
> The detour is through an area that was burned a few years back.  There are
> few trees, mostly chaparral.  Today was April 1st and it was hot and dry.
> There were a number of very small streams running but I would expect them to
> be dry by the time the heard gets here.  There was one creek that might
> still have some water, Willow Creek.  It was about 3/4 of the way through
> and I wouldn't count on it unless the Forest Service says that it is
> running.  Treat this area like the high desert.  If you have an umbrella,
> you will need it, as shade is rare.  Carry a lot of water.  If you can do
> this early in the morning or in the evening, that would be best.
>
> Oh yea, as this is a dirt road and not a hiking trail, it tends to go up
> and down a lot.  There are ruts in it from rain run off and some of the
> curves tend to have rather high banks.  You start out with an up hill pull,
> but most of it is rolling hills, they are not too tall.  The end of this
> section involves a long but gradual climb to a staging area for motocross
> type motorcycles and quad runners, some of which you may well meet on your
> way.
>
> I don't think that there is any water once you reach 173 either.  You have
> to descend the mountain and go to the Mojave River.  That is going to be a
> long dry stretch.  I might try and set up a Cache or two along the way.
> Would anyone be interested in helping me with doing this?
>
> Shepherd
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