These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous and have been an area of multiple hiker fatalities in winter conditions in recent decades. Additional moderate snowfall is tentatively forecast for 28th February-1st March. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Monday 28th November 2022 at 0855 the air temperature was 26.2F (-3C), with a windchill temperature of 8.8F (-13C), 11% relative humidity, and a sharp due West wind sustained at 17 mph gusting to 24.6 mph. Here's the closure order: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4302/25275/ Nice postcard view of Dry Lake covered in untouched snow. You must be logged in to create new topics. Share. Community Volunteer Day at Camp Redwing 04-23-23 As discussed above, additional snowfall expected on 10th and 14th-16th January will further complicate the trail conditions. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Thursday 15th December 2022 at 0715 the air temperature was 28.0F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 13.9F (-10C), 52% relative humidity, and a chilly WNW wind sustained at 9 mph gusting to 14.5 mph. Total Wages: Total wages reported by the employer from Box 5 of the W-2, with some exceptions, and Elected Officials who received pay reported on IRS Form 1099. This will change later this week. PM me if you are interested. Deer Springs Trail (surveyed 8th December) is functionally clear of ice to Strawberry Junction (8100 ft). However the combined effect of the two minor storms, in combination with wild gusty winds pushing spindrift snow all over the high country, had completely erased the few tracks that were in place by the morning of Wednesday 15th. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through light icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). Devils Slide Trail has a traveled and largely compacted track to Saddle Junction in place already. Snow cover is shallow up to about 7000 ft, but relatively heavy above 8000 ft. Melting on sun-exposed slopes is already well underway, e.g., on lower Devils Slide Trail, South Ridge and lower Deer Springs trails. The next comprehensive update of the Report will likely be in the evening of Wednesday 11th. Marion Mountain Trail has a lightly-traveled posthole track to follow, that does not follow the trail route in places. This makes for less than perfect snowshoeing conditions, but still preferable to postholing. The route largely follows the established trail, but hikers coming from Long Valley over the weekend either did not find or follow my broken trail from last week, so in sections the route is unusual. On Fuller Ridge Trail there are five major treefall hazards obstructing the trail in the 1.5 mile section nearest to the campground (PCT Miles 189-190.5). Black Mountain Road also closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. Altitudes are approximate. (6), Images South Ridge Road remains closed now with only about 35% icy snow cover. Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for both mid and upper elevations starting in a few days time. A very mild system with rain to 9000 ft elevation (and consequently very icy conditions), and one inch of fresh snow above about 9000 ft elevation, increasing to 1.5 inch above 10,000 ft. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. When you apply for a permit, youll get a link to forms where you can report water info, hazards, and any other info including lost or found items. Trail Conditions. Very fine snow fell briefly this evening. Although most of the downed trees reported this summer were cleared in July, four more major trees came down in Tropical Storm Kay in September. Snow from the moderate storm on 8th-9th November (discussed here) continues to melt slowly. There is a section of the PCT that is also locally known as the camp Cajon Kauder more Join us in thanking these generous businesses for their support of the Pacific Crest Trail. Sky High Trail (5km) Raywood Flat Trail (5.1km) North Fork Meadows Trail (5.4km) This latest storm was again very mild, as expected from an atmospheric river system pulling moisture in from warmer latitudes. There are layers of hard ice and firm icy snow beneath the fresh powder, and crampons are ideal at present everywhere above 9000 ft, lower in places. San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek - SoCal Hiker Trail Conditions | San Gorgonio Wilderness Association Minor storm overnight on 27th-28th December. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. The freeze level will again start very high, but is forecast to fall lower, with the possibility of a light dusting of snow down to about 5500 ft. Another inch of rain is forecast for mid elevations, but a heavier snowfall is expected in the high country, with predictions ranging from 8-20 inches above 10,000 ft. Further precipitation is tentatively forecast for 3rd-6th January, but amounts, timing, and freeze levels remain uncertain this far ahead. The Other than that the trailhead is a 30 minute drive over a sometimes rough road from the highway, I found little reason this should be the least popular route. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 37-42 inches, drifted >50 inches especially on east flank, Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 42-46 inches, heavily drifted, Seven Pines Trail junction with Deer Springs Trail (8700 ft): 35 inches, Annies Junction/PCT Mile 180.8 (9070 ft): 44 inches, Saddle Junction/PCT Mile 179 (8070 ft): 21 inches, Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0-2 inches. 71729 San Gorgonio Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 for Sale MLS# 219090979 Precipitation turned to occasional light snow in Long Valley at about 1330, with an accumulation by 1550 of just 0.5 inch. This was a very mild system, producing rain to 9000 ft elevation (and consequently very icy conditions), and one inch of fresh snow above about 9000 ft elevation (increasing to 1.5 inch >10,000 ft). For locations measured on 23rd January, these measurements are still useful, as the new recent snow depth is roughly offset by melting over the past week. On the morning of Monday 12th a further 2.5 inches of snow settled in Idyllwild. WEATHER UPDATE 23rd December: forecasts have been shifting dramatically in recent days. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. On 24th and 28th we barebooted to the Peak on well-traveled and compacted tracks through light icy snow. Rain had started overnight in Idyllwild, ending in late afternoon at a total of 1.26 inches. It does not accurately follow the established trail route in significant sections but is navigable. However, relatively well-traveled tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below). Spikes are not required. single family is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath unit. Because of the 18K+ acre Lake Fire (which is still burning as of 6/24/15), a large section of the San Gorgonio Wilderness including all trails to the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain will be CLOSED until October 1, 2015 Mu Zhi Mountain gives great scenery over Taipei and the surrounding area, including Taiwan's tallest building, Taipei. This trail has had limited hiker traffic since November 2018, largely because Dark Canyon Road has only been open for a few months since February 2019. UPDATE Wednesday 22nd: the first of four storms expected over the next eight days, the sixteenth storm of this winter, produced a very light snowfall but bitterly cold conditions in the San Jacinto mountains overnight. UPDATE Thursday 29th December: I have uploaded a video from my hike to San Jacinto Peak this morning (available here on YouTube) where I enjoyed a minor snow storm. As discussed above, additional light snowfall on 3rd and 5th January will further complicate the trail conditions. This rain produces huge masses of ice in the trees, including chunks as large as a small microwave weighing 40-80 lb, which then dislodge as soon as direct sunlight warms the trees. These storms are currently forecast to each produce at least ten inches of snow at the highest elevations and an inch or more of rain at mid elevations (e.g., in Idyllwild). The snowfall of this 20th storm of the winter brings the seasonal total here to 71.8 inches of snow, which is 233% of the average water year snowfall for Idyllwild. A significant triple storm system had a major impact on 21st-26th February, and those updates are posted below also. San Gorgonio Wilderness Association; Google Search for 'San Gorgonio Wilderness' Lots of useful links. I recorded a short video discussion there (available here on YouTube) which gives a feel for current conditions. Perhaps more significantly, we have received the most snow in a winter since 1963/64, a span of 59 years. I recorded a brief video at San Jacinto Peak at about 0930 on Friday 6th (available here on YouTube) which discusses conditions at that time. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through very thin icy snow above 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). The East Ridge Trail from near Miller Peak to San Jacinto Peak has multiple tracks, all of which were disappearing under fresh spindrift when I ascended that way on Monday 23rd. An excellent track is easy to follow to Little Round Valley. Section C. I-10/San Gorgonio Pass to I-15/Cajon Pass. UPDATE Thursday 15th December 2022: Early this morning I hiked to San Jacinto Peak from Humber via Devils Slide, Wellman and Peak trails. Given the importance of this trail for the safety of northbound PCT hikers in particular, it is one of several trails adopted by the Trail Report. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 19th-20th February (east and south side locations) and 15th February 2023 (west side) are as follows. Note that generally the maximum depths so far this winter were immediately following the major storm sequence on 14th-17th January 2023 (details of those depths available here). There was thin patchy snow at the trailhead (4900 ft) and then it was largely continuous above 5800 ft. On 21st I again barebooted (i.e. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. Snowshoes are not required anywhere, as recent experience has shown that off-trail snow is now too shallow and/or patchy for snowshoes. Altitudes are approximate. Darren Goodman of the sheriff's search-and-rescue team. Conversely in some places scouring by the wind means the depths are well below the average. Stone Creek campground had also closed, then reopened for Thanksgiving weekend. The Trail Report has adopted Seven Pines Trail as a priority for maintenance work as the trail has had a disproportionate number of lost hiker rescues in the past decade. Unlike the other destinations from LA on this . The number given is the current average total snow depth. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 30th January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) and checked again on 1st February are as follows. (909) 382-2682 (Voice) Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. Official websites use .gov A .gov Forsee Creek, San Bernardino Peak, Momyer, and Vivian Creek trailheads offer a great opportunity to create through hikes that include the popular San Bernardino and San Gorgonio peaks, said Deputy Forest Supervisor John D. Exline. Note that near its junction with Deer Springs Trail, the route was not close to the established trail, so cautious navigation may be needed. There I generally put on Kahtoola microspikes for the descent. Currently the snow is relatively powdery; this will steadily change over the next few days and weeks. Florian Boyd kindly reported this morning that snow has dusted down to 4500 ft on the lower (open) section of Skyline Trail. Forecasts are inconsistent regarding the amount of snowfall in this next storm, but those that I trust suggest 12+ inches in Idyllwild over the next 24 hours, with 1-2 feet in the high country. Erie Zoo Girl Scout Day 05-20-23 - gswpa.org U.S. Forest Service personnel were preparing similar advisories to be given to hikers who buy parking and hiking permits in the San Bernardino, Cleveland, Angeles and Los Padres national forests. If there are Road Closed signs across Fern Valley Road at its junction with Forest Drive likely the case at least on weekends and holidays when significant snow is present then those nine spaces are also unavailable for legal parking. There are other South Fork Trails in Southern California, so make sure you are going to South Fork . Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. ( The finally push to the summit from Sky High trail was relatively easy. Our Council owns and operates Skyland Ranch, a magnificent 192-acre camp property in the San Jacinto Mountains below the town of Idyllwild, and Camp Azalea Trails, a remote camp setting located outside of Idyllwild. With at least two further snowfalls expected in the next few days, and strong winds in the high country expected for the next week causing substantial daily drifting of snow, much of the trail system will remain largely obscured by light to moderate snow until the second week of January. Matthew L. Jones, 15, of San Bernardino tumbled about 400 feet to his death from a steep, burned slope near Devore on Jan. 11. Final totals for Idyllwild for the three day storm event were 6.5 inches of snow, plus an impressive 5.06 inches of rain. Expect crowding. On 2nd, 5th, and 6th we barebooted to San Jacinto Peak on well-traveled and compacted tracks through increasingly patchy light icy snow. That said, the going was extremely easy as the rain layer on top of the snow remaining for earlier storms had completely frozen, so I was only having to break trail through an inch or two of fine powder. Snow Snowfields to cross - could be difficult. Went out on South Fork/Dry Lake Trails with micro spikes to Dry Lake via winter route. I barebooted to Saddle, and then snowshoed back down to help consolidate the track. Melting may be slow and largely confined to the most sun-exposed slopes, but freeze/thaw cycles, compaction, and low overnight temperatures may lead to very icy conditions. . Spikes could potentially be used to ascend to the highest peaks at this time, although crampons are certainly safer for traversing. San Bernardino Nat. Forest, San Gorgonio Wilderness, San Jacinto San Bernardino National Forest - Vivian Creek Trail 1E08 Altitudes are approximate. The snow pack was hard enough to walk on top in some places but we did experience many holes. Suitable waterproof footwear is strongly recommended. Snow cover is only 50% below 6700 ft, about 95% up to 7200 ft, and continuous thereafter. Snowshoes are dangerous due to the angle of the icy snow. Prior to that Idyllwild (at 5550 ft) had received 1.04 inches of rain, with a little hail and sleet mixed in. Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio offers an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of girls and young women. Discover your local Girl Scout council: about Girl Scouts, what they do, what activities are available locally, and how to contact us. Comments Off on Updated El Dorado closure area. Spikes are recommended at least for descending upper Deer Springs Trail. Please allow at least 72 hours for processing of permits.And as a reminder, self-issue permits are only good for that day.In addition to the wilderness permits an Adventure Pass is required for each vehicle. On 22nd for example I wore spikes down to about 7500 ft on Marion Mountain Trail, while on 27th I wore spikes down the Peak and Wellman trails and PCT down to 9000 ft. This information will be updated daily over the next week as details are changing significantly with every new forecast. There is evidence of a relatively well-traveled track south from Saddle Junction on the PCT, but as of the morning of Saturday 17th this track did not make it through to Chinquapin Flat. Length 19.0 miElevation gain 5,492 ftRoute type Out & back. SGWA is testing a new interactive trail map! At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Sunday 19th February 2023 at 1015 the air temperature was 19.6F (-7C), with a windchill temperature of 4.1F (-16C), 44% relative humidity, and a moderate SSE wind sustained at 8 mph gusting to 14 mph. Momyer and Falls Creek current trail conditions? Temperatures will be below seasonal for December for at least the next week, with many days cloudy or at least partly cloudy. UPDATE Friday 20th January: Overnight Idyllwild had a very light dusting (<0.25 inch) of snow, but the high country was above the cloud so existing tracks should be unaffected. Get ready to get WILD because Girl Scout Day at the Erie Zoo is almost here! Snow cover is a patchy 20% from Strawberry Junction north for about 1.5 mile (roughly 8600 ft). These are free and self-issued. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 45-48 inches (includes about 24 inches snow in latest storms), heavily drifted to 60 inches in places, especially on the East Ridge. Generally considered a challenging route. Just wanted to note your elevation source for 11,490' lists the elevation @ 11,499'. If this lower lot is full or you do not have your Forest Adventure Pass with you, park in the smaller gravel lot to the left. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Monday 6th February 2023 at 0930 the air temperature was 11.1F (-12C), with a windchill temperature of -11.0F (-24C), 59% relative humidity, and a frigid NNW wind sustained at 12 mph gusting to 20.2 mph. In general conditions in the remainder of January will be much more settled than for the first half of the month. Snowfall in the high country has been somewhat below expectations, with nine inches at San Jacinto Peak (for a current total depth of about 16-18 inches), and 5-6 inches in Long Valley (8600ft, total c.6 inches). Summer months are the most popular for hikers. Weve had a long break due to the Covid-19 issues, but after developing a set of safety procedures our teams are back in business. 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I snowshoed down from San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, Saddle Junction, and Devils Slide Trail. Avalanche risk in the high country is currently minimal due to snow depths and conditions, with the exception of the traditionally unstable north face of San Jacinto Peak which avalanches to some extent every winter. Get involved with local programs, from participating in the Cookie Sale and attending Girl Scout camp to registering for in-person and virtual programming on digital storytelling, aviation, and more! Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. I was pleased to see that over the weekend some posthole tracks were added on top of my snowshoe track from last week all the way up Deer Springs Trail to San Jacinto Peak. There were posthole tracks heading south from Saddle Junction toward Chinquapin Flat. "Especially on the north-facing slopes, it has remained extremely cold up there," he said. Got up early and made our way up the Mineshaft trail. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. Trailhead directions: The trailhead is located on Jenks Lake Road, 2.5 miles from Highway 38. On both days I was able to ascend barebooting to about 8800 ft on 30th and to 9200 ft on 1st, before putting on crampons. connected to the .gov website. From there to the top of Marion Mountain Trail the route is a lightly-traveled posthole track. Rescuers typically are called out about 90 times a year, but rarely in such close succession. Once it stopped snowing, the mountain was shrouded in thick foggy cloud, such that visibility was as low as 100 feet on the exposed slopes of the Peak Trail. Be prepared for ice and deep snow, bring crampons and /or snow shoes and above all do not hike past your limits. I postholed barebooting to 8900 ft before putting on crampons. The 0.4 mile section of South Ridge Trail between Chinquapin Flat/PCT and Tahquitz Peak has a well-traveled and level track to follow through the steadily melting 1-2 inches of icy snow. Three periods of cold, cloudy days are now expected over the next ten days, but little if any precipitation.]. There was a dusting of snow in Garner Valley (4300 ft). By 1st February there was a somewhat meandering snowshoe track from Round Valley (and presumably Long Valley) up to San Jacinto Peak, ultimately using the East Ridge route from near Miller Peak, that generally followed lower angle terrain and avoided the traversing slopes of the Peak Trail. So we recommend getting your permit in advance! Multiple mild storm systems are forecast to bring extremely unsettled weather to the San Jacinto mountains starting Tuesday 27th December, lasting well into the first week of January. As of this morning, I saw no other broken tracks on the high country trail system. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 2nd-5th December 2022 are as follows, with depths after the only significant storm of this winter to date (on 9th November) for comparison in parentheses where known. So we recommend getting your permit in advance! Cautious navigation remains required for those who do not have significant experience of hiking this trail. Sadly weight of snow has caused the roof of one shop in town to collapse, and I saw one collapsed car port (with cars inside) under the dramatic volume of snow. Winds decreasing (severe gales from the W on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. This trail will become significantly more treacherous as it undergoes freeze/thaw cycles and compaction over the next week or two. My 2022 survey counted 97 trees down on this 2.1 miles of trail. Above Little Round Valley there are at least half-a-dozen tracks ascending toward San Jacinto Peak, none of which accurately follow the established trail route. I stubbornly kept on my snowshoes to 10,100 ft elevation on the Peak Trail, despite some lateral slipping as I traversed the icy snow slopes. My tracks from Wednesday were still largely visible and helped a little with traction. Precipitation at the elevation of Idyllwild fell largely as rain (1.79 inches) before turning to thunder snow starting at 1235 on Sunday afternoon (currently accumulated to 1.5 inch but still snowing as I write this). On the morning of Monday 6th February I ascended San Jacinto Peak for the fifth time in the past two weeks, this time via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge trails), descending the same way. Roads 1n02 / 1n05 that go into Aspen Grove and Fish Creek are closed for the winter. Altitudes are approximate. The shape of the mountain is influenced by a series of steeply dipping thrust faults on the north face . Trail Conditions Map; Wilderness Trip Planner . 3407 Calle Sin Rival is located in San Clemente, the 92673 zipcode, and the Capistrano Unified School District. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Above that elevation, icy snow is largely continuous to Saddle Junction. Spikes are recommended, at least for descending. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 9-10 inches (total 11-12 inches), Long Valley (8600 ft): 8 inches (8-9 inches), Saddle Junction/approx. South Ridge Trail [updated 24th December] has about 30% icy snow cover from the top of South Ridge Road to Old Lookout Flat (7600 ft). Major snowfall months have also occurred recently, in winters that did not otherwise end up with exceptional annual totals. Put on snowshoes and went up to the base of San Gorgonio . Currently, and as conditions change, spikes are strongly recommended for the foreseeable future everywhere above about 7000 ft. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. Aspen Grove 12.75 miles, 4,092' gain Deer Springs Trail is clear from the Highway 243 trailhead to the Suicide Rock trail junction at 7000 ft, and functionally clear from there to Strawberry Junction (8100 ft), with a few icy snow patches increasing in length and frequency as you ascend. For example, although Long Valley currently has about 5 feet of snow, publicly available records for the 1970s show that Long Valley averaged 119 inches (almost 10 feet!) 3407 Calle Sin Rival is a 2956 square foot property with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. San Gorgonio Wilderness Map - Calico Maps The powder was lovely and soft, and overlying a firm icy layer (from all the freezing rain). For those that are unclear, the Skyline Trail is the first segment of the C2C (Cactus to clouds) from Palm Springs up to Grubbs Notch (Long Valley). Forsee via Jackstraw 15.18 miles, 4,702' gain. Indeed a wild wind in the high country that day was erasing tracks within hours or even minutes (see photos below). Forest Service campgrounds at Boulder Basin, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin are closed for the season. Conversely, lower down Devils Slide Trail is a combination of very light snow cover, slush, and multiple stream crossings, with much water flowing down the trail. Spitler Peak Trail has a very visible boot track through light snow in its upper switchbacks to the PCT. Share sensitive information only Remarkably Tropical Storm Kay did not add any new treefall hazards to this trail. Looking for partner(s) for these local mountaineering day-trips. Only five of these require cutting, and I was able to remove three by hand last week.
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