[pct-l] Possible PCT Mountain Fire Bypass for 204

[Hikin' Jim]

I've sketched out a couple of possible PCT bypass
routes<http://caltopo.com/map?id=7S5F> for
the Mountain Fire closure.   At least one part goes through a closed area,
but the FS might be able to re-open that in time for the 2014 season.  It
needs some scouting to see if all of this "goes".  Some of the routes
follow "cow tracks" for short stretches.

HJ



I have it on good authority from a local PCT hiker named Evil Goat, that
> resides in Anza, and who does training hikes to the four points of the
> compass in the area/region, advising; there?s a dirt road that curls around
> Mt. San Jacinto, starting somewhere near Paradise Highway... on the
> southeastern flank, and continuing around the big mountain mating up with
> the PCT in due time/order. It?s not a path following the crest, but get?s
> the job done at a much lower elevation. Hey! That?s all I got. You? Add to
> the fray and lead us not into temptation.
> At your service,
> PaintYW.
> Pct- 2012,2013