[pct-l] Conditions on section C

[Paul Robison]

THANK YOU SO MUCH
For this good local alternative info !!  

... Even with a gps, figuring out your own bypasses is a daunting task

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On 2011-03-18, at 11:36 PM, Amanda L Silvestri <aslive at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I have a suggestion for the Deep Creek bi-pass.
>  
> As one arrives at Deep Creek and crosses the bridge, turn left instead of right.  Follow the trail a short distance to dirt road 3N34C.  Take that up and over a hill to dirt road 3N34 and make a right turn (N).  You may need to share the next several miles with dirt bikes, but the road is well marked with signs at the intersections.  Follow this road for about 1.5 miles to where it turns left (W) at a "T" intersection.  In about another 2 miles, arrive at HWY 173 where you will turn right.  Road walk about 1 - 1 1/2 miles to where the pavement ends.  This is the section of highway that is being closed to vehicular traffic.  Stay on the dirt road as it descends down the mountain about three miles.  As you arrive at the bottom you will come to a trail head parking area and the PCT.  Return to the trail by turning left and heading toward Silverwood Lake.  
>  
> An alternative would be to stay on the trail until arriving at Devil's Hole and then getting on road 3N34D to your left that climbs to meet 3N34 where 3N34C comes in from your left.  Continue straight onto 3N34 and on to HWY 173.  I have not been out on the Deep Creek section lately and so do not know it's condition.  I am only responding to what I read here, but I have hiked these back roads and between that and my map, this detour should be the quickest way back onto the trail.
>  
> Shepherd.
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