[pct-l] Conditions on section C

[Ate Tuna]

It sounds like an opportunity to go pack rafting.

On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Halfmile <list at lon.net> wrote:

> Carol,
> The washed out area you are hearing about is the Deep Creek area [PCT
> miles 298 - 314].
> I think the PCTA will have more about this soon. Currently they have
> this info online:
>
> http://pcta.org/planning/during_trip/Trail_con_SC.asp?sect=C
>
> Due to the winter deluge, there are some parts of the PCT from Devil’s
> hole to Mojave Forks Dam that have washed out. This area has been
> traversed by foot for scouting purposes but it was not pleasant nor
> advisable. This area should definitely not be attempted by
> equestrians. The San Bernardino National Forest Staff in conjunction
> with PCTA staff and volunteers are working hard to find a solution as
> some very labor intensive, technical work is need to fix this stretch
> of trail. At this point in time, I would recommend that hikers by-pass
> this section while we work to fix it. If a by-pass is necessary come
> April, PCTA/USFS will have a temporary detour in place.
>
> Also be aware of the pending closure of the unpaved section of Hwy 173
> near Deep Creek and Mojave Forks Dam. This road closure should not
> effect hikers, except perhaps section hikers setting up car shuttles.
> See this link:
> http://www.pctnews.com/?p=149
>
> I will have updated news about this and other important hiker news at
> http://www.pctnews.com
>
> -Halfmile
> www.pctmap.net
> www.pctnews.com
>
> On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM, Carol Whitehouse
> <carolwbruno at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Is anyone aware of current conditions on section c?  I heard some areas
> had been washed out and a walk around was suggested.  I am planning to hike
> a large portion of that section before and after the kickoff.  Any
> prediction of snow levels about that time?  Thanks.
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
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