san gorgonio trail conditions
Daisy Girl Scouts are invited to explore the 7 Ponds Nature Center on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10-12 PM. Snow at all elevations will become increasingly firm and icy following multiple freeze-thaw cycles, and compaction by increasing hiker traffic in places, and I cannot overemphasize the importance of having both appropriate equipment and the right skill set for the terrain. The State Park cut about a dozen trees on the section of trail under their jurisdiction in late July. There are two new treefall hazards to pass on the upper trail. For both storms snow estimates for the highest elevations range from 10-15 inches, with perhaps only an inch of snow in Idyllwild following some rainfall. The Barton Flats Visitor Center on Hywy 38 and the Fawnskin Ranger Station in Big Bear also can issue these permits. Even as melting proceeds steadily (details below), trails are very icy due to daily freeze/thaw cycles and compaction from hiker traffic, and spikes are recommended throughout the trail system above about 8000 ft (lower in places). An official website of the This information will be updated daily over the next week as details are changing significantly with every new forecast. Vivian Creek is popular because it's the shortest and most accessible route, but it's also the steepest, so expect a good workout on your way to the summit. South Ridge Road is now clear of ice and snow. Todays rainfall total has passed an inch in Idyllwild, and various locations in Pine Cove (5800-6500 ft) were reporting 1.1 to 1.3 inches two hours ago. On the morning of Wednesday 11th January, getting an Alpine start, I broke trail the entire way from Humber Park to San Jacinto Peak via Devils Slide, PCT, Wellman, Peak, and East Ridge trails. Be prepared for ice and deep snow, bring crampons and /or snow shoes and above all do not hike past your limits. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. The permits can be obtained at the Ranger Station in Mentone, 34701 Mill Creek Rd. but ideal for snowshoes, which I used from Saddle to San Jacinto Peak and back. #32 | Salsa Dancing Up Half Dome, Redemption on San Gorgonio - Vurbl Hikers should anticipate new treefall hazards in trails we have already found one major new one on the Ernie Maxwell Trail and also that tracks in snow may have been obscured by windblown drifting powder. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Wednesday 18th January 2023 at 1115 the air temperature was 16.8F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -3.6F (-20C), 27% relative humidity, and a frigid NNW wind sustained at 10 mph gusting to 25.8 mph. Your contribution keeps the Report available to all, free from advertising or paywalls, and independent from agencies. An additional 5.5 inches of snow fell in Idyllwild overnight, rather more than forecast, meaning we had to dig out yet again this morning. 40789 Oregon Trail, Cherry Valley, CA 92223 - MLS EV23025164 - Coldwell San Gorgonio, located in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area. From Laws east to Caramba the route of the original Caramba Trail has been well-cairned by myself and others and can largely be followed with very careful route-finding. The freeze level will initially be above 10,000 ft, ultimately only falling to about 9000 ft, so many of the main access trails to the high country may get no new snowfall. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures generally below freezing in the high country, and well below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). The freeze level is currently at about 7500 ft and it has been periodically snowing gently above that elevation, with Long Valley (8600 ft) having added a few inches overnight, for a current total depth of about 24 inches. 41900 Falls Rd. connected to the .gov website. Note that temperatures fluctuating either side of freezing are forecast for both mid and upper elevations starting in a few days time. The Ernie Maxwell Trail [surveyed 5th January] has patchy snow along its entire length, however it is largely clear for long sections, and the remaining snow is soft. The trail is clearest above immediately above LRV and again close to the Peak junction. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) on Monday 19th December 2022 at 0920 the air temperature was 31.3F (0C), with a windchill temperature of 20.7F (-6C), 9% relative humidity, and a light WNW wind sustained at 5 mph gusting to 9.9 mph. Yesterday afternoon we checked Devils Slide trailhead at Humber Park, and measured an average snow depth of 26 inches. When to go: June-October. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 0-1 inch (was 3 inches on 9th November), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 0 inch (was 2.5 inches on 9th November), Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0 inch (was <1 inch on 9th November). Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. The areas reopened include all campgrounds in the Barton Flats and Heartbar areas, including Jenks Lake picnic area. IMPORTANT UPDATE Thursday 26th January 2023: The State Park has announced that Skyline Trail is closed with immediate effect due to hazardous conditions above the State Park boundary (5800 ft elevation). Snowshoes will remain valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000 ft for the foreseeable future. Day Camp Aide Training March 18, 2023 - girlscoutsem.org The trailhead is reached by turning east off Highway 38 to Forest Falls, then continuing until the road ends at the top and east end of Big Falls Picnic Area. Sadly this phenomenon has become much more of a factor in recent years with freezing rainfall (rather than snow) occurring at higher elevations at higher frequency with much warmer weather systems. Most notable for our region is the remaining uncertainty within the meteorological models, which could result in us receiving half (or double!) In Idyllwild (at 5550 ft) it started raining at 1100, where it has been relatively slow to accumulate so far, with 0.4 inch by 1500. 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. There is a well-traveled track on light icy snow from Long Valley/Tram to Wellman Divide. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through increasingly patchy, very thin, icy snow above about 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). 2; 2; 1 month, 1 week ago. Girl Scout Daisies will earn the Between Earth and Sky Journey. on official, secure websites. I postholed barebooting to 8900 ft before putting on crampons. Seven Pines Trail has not been traveled since last weeks storm, at least not in its uppermost section, and there is no track to follow through the snow. The Vivian Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 4-5 inches (was 12 inches on 9th), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 4 inches on 24th (was approx. Since the depths given in the previous Report, there had been very minor storms on 28th and 29th December, which added a couple of inches at the highest elevations, down to 0.5 inch at 8000 ft. Icy snow cover is 60% overall, becoming increasingly patchy below about 7000 ft, and again in the sun-exposed areas above 8000 ft. Spikes are useful, especially for descending. Spikes are generally not required for ascending, but most hikers find them useful at least for descending. If closed in the early hours of the morning, you must park in the lower overflow lot. The primary purpose of this update is an advisory of imminent major snow accumulation forecast due to a triple storm sequence. Included in the re-opening were hiking trails outside of the burned area. Only five of these require cutting, and I was able to remove three by hand earlier in February. On South Ridge Trail spikes at least, but preferably crampons, are required for the uppermost switchbacks. Note that South Ridge Road (5S11) is closed to vehicle traffic. Forecasts suggest a further 2-3 inches are possible tonight. San Bernardino Nat. Forest, San Gorgonio Wilderness, San Jacinto From near Miller Peak I put in a track up the East Ridge, rather than continuing on the Peak Trail round to Summit Junction. Snowshoes are not advisable due to the angle of the icy snow. Marion Mountain Trail has a well-traveled snowshoe track to follow along its entire length. Chung Hun "Charles" Koh, 53, of Buena Park left home New Year's Day to hike on Mt. In Idyllwild (data from 5550 ft) there was 1.14 inches of rain on Sunday 11th which turned to snow that afternoon, settling to 0.5 inch. With another storm imminent tomorrow, I do not plan a thorough update until Wednesday 15th. The highest peaks appeared to add slightly less snow than some lower locations, probably because they were above the cloud for some of the precipitation events. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0-1 inch (0.5 inch hail/sleet plus 1.04 inch rain on 5th). Ernie Maxwell Trail has a well traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. About 46 inches have fallen in the past eight days. Forest, San Gorgonio Wilderness, San Jacinto Wilderness and State Park. Current forecasts for precipitation suggest as much as three inches of rain around the elevation of Idyllwild (5000-6000 ft) between the evening of Tuesday 27th December 2022 and Friday 6th January 2023. The track on Deer Springs Trail largely follows the existing trail route up to Little Round Valley. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all options. The icy conditions are the third deadly threat in the mountains, which were ravaged first by fires, then flash floods late last year. The flow of atmospheric river storm systems continues unabated across California. Additional moderate snowfall is tentatively forecast for 28th February-1st March. Since the depths given in the previous Report, there has been some melting at higher elevations which have been above the cloud at times, and below 7000 ft where temperatures have remained above freezing for several days. From there I put in a direct ascending track roughly following the old East Ridge Trail to the Peak. PCT Mile 151) this morning, and recorded a short video available here on YouTube. Trail conditions - Pacific Crest Trail Association While the shallow icy snow should melt steadily over the next few days, 4WD/AWD vehicles are recommended. Note however that snow depth is rarely indicative of the challenge (or otherwise) of a given trail. As discussed above, additional light snowfall on 3rd and 5th January will further complicate the trail conditions. Expect crowding. Snowshoes are likely to become useful (even essential in early January), at least above about 9000 ft, if there is significant snowfall during the coming week or so as forecast. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through very thin and patchy icy snow above about 7200 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). My track from last week largely followed the established route of the trail, especially below the Fuller Ridge junction, but higher up the track is much more direct in places. Black Mountain Road also closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. Ernie Maxwell Trail [checked 2nd February] has a heavily traveled track to follow along its entire length, through the increasingly patchy icy snow. Devils Slide Trail is almost clear of icy snow to about 7700 ft although some extended dirty icy patches remain below that. Current trail conditions are oddly reminiscent of spring, with snow distribution and iciness feeling more typical for April or May than late November. Snowshoes are dangerous due to the angle of the icy snow. Special thanks to Florian Boyd, great friend of the Trail Report, for bringing this to my attention (via text when I was snowshoeing at 9000 ft elevation on the PCT early this morning!). Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. San Gorgonio' taken from Hwy 62 in 29 Palms on March 2, 2023. Current known total accumulations are 4 inches in Idyllwild, 6 inches at Devils Slide Trailhead, 9 inches at Saddle Junction, and 8 inches at Long Valley. The next comprehensive Report update is not expected before Wednesday 18th January. Temperatures have been largely above seasonal in the first week of the month, then following a brief cold spell another period of temperatures well above seasonal is forecast for 8th-10th. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. They tend to be especially useful for descending trails. Spikes tend to be especially useful for descending trails. At the Peak on Saturday 31st December 2022 at 1650 the air temperature was 24.9F (-4C), with a windchill temperature of 4.8F (-15C), 62% relative humidity, and a bitter WSW wind sustained at 18 mph gusting to 30.1 mph. Note that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular track or trail. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying the storm there is extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. Spikes are not needed yet, but that will change soon with increasing compaction and freeze/thaw cycles. I made a concerted effort to put in a track as faithful to the trail routes as conditions permitted, both up and down. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures well below freezing in the high country, and far below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). This morning I broke South Ridge Trail to Tahquitz Peak. Visitors can call our Mill Creek Visitor Center (909) 382-2882 and our staff will help plan any enjoyable trip to the forest." The map below shows the new updated El Dorado fire closure area. 3 Beds. The route does not follow the established trail for the most part, and steepens considerably as it nears Wellman Divide. On the afternoon of Monday 6th I was treated to moody clouds and virga, a cloud base just above my head at San Jacinto Peak, and the briefest possible flurry of small snow flakes while at the Peak (but nothing settled). Spikes are generally not required. The 20th storm of winter 2022/23, the second of two storms across three days, is currently impacting the San Jacinto mountains. Winter conditions exist in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. One major treefall hazard is across the trail almost exactly midway between the trailheads at Humber Park and Tahquitz View Drive. One of the most visited National Forest in Southern California. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 1st January 2023 are as follows. Snow depths are currently excellent for snowshoeing everywhere above about 8000 ft, potentially lower in places. However the remaining snow patches are icy in the morning. Snowshoes are useful in lower angle terrain with adequate snow depth above about 8000 ft, for example the Tahquitz area meadows near Saddle Junction, sections of Deer Springs Trail, and Long Valley/Round Valley. Note that averages are given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. Temperatures during and after both storms are forecast to be below seasonal for late November, colder than the storm system in early November, and windy and hence especially cold in the high country. So we recommend getting your permit in advance! Currently crampons, with an ice axe (and knowledge of how to use both), are strongly recommended. Comments Off on Vivian Creek Trail Maintenance, STAY SAFE! Every year seems to have its unique challenges, and clearly 2023 will be no exception. They are not currently recommended for traversing moderate or higher angle slopes above 9000 ft that have challenging ice underlying powder. 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. Hiking Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek Trail is quite the challenge. Camp on a durable surface at least 100 feet away from trails and water sources. At the Peak on Monday 13th February 2023 at 1010 the air temperature was 16.8F (-10C), with a windchill temperature of -1.3F (-19C), 95% relative humidity, and a wintry NNW wind sustained at 7 mph gusting to 13.2 mph. 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). In Idyllwild at 5550 ft, rainfall storm total today is 1.14 inches. On cold mornings the trail will be icy and some hikers will find spikes are useful, however on warmer days and afternoons spikes are not required. South Fork Trail is a popular 5.94-mile hike in the San Gorgonio Wilderness that gains around 4,600 feet of elevation. 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. South Fork via Dry Lake 11.34 miles, 4,622' gain However, relatively well-traveled tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below). The Vivian Creek Trail is definitely more than 7.8mi. PCT Mile 179.9 (8070 ft): 4 inches (storm total 3.5 inches), Devils Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550 ft): 3.5 inches (storm total 3.5 inches). Although the snow is not currently particularly deep (10-12 inches) it is heavily drifted and has at least one ice layer underneath the fresh powder. There is already a moderately traveled posthole track on Devils Slide Trail, and I was surprised to find that below 7000 ft some of the trail was already slushy simply due to relatively warm air temperatures as there was no direct sun. ft. home is a 2 bed, 3.0 bath property. These can be obtained from any of the ranger stations or from many of the local merchants. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. Recently I have mentioned the challenges of hard, icy snow underfoot and the value of using spikes (and/or crampons) especially for descending and traversing. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak (multiple photos below). Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. Storm systems forecast for 21st-24th and 28th February are all predicted to include severe windchill temperatures near or below -20F (-29C). Later that morning at San Jacinto Peak, I measured a windchill temperature of -26.3F (-32C), the fourth lowest temperature I have ever recorded there. . A major warming trend will significantly change conditions on the trail system in the next week or two. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 23rd January 2023 (unless otherwise indicated) are as follows. See their announcement here. At the Peak on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 0900 the air temperature was 28.4F (-2C), with a windchill temperature of 12.7F (-11C), 11% relative humidity, and a fresh SW wind sustained at 7 mph gusting to 9.3 mph. DM, The correction has been changed. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 11th January 2023 are as follows. High freeze levels may mean rain and/or freezing rain at the highest peaks at times, and icy or mixed snow/ice conditions at all elevations. UPDATE Wednesday 14th December 2022: Early this morning Anabel and I broke trail up Spitler Peak Trail to the PCT. While searchers said three of the men who died were experienced hikers, Kumm is better described as an outdoors enthusiast, said Cpl. These icy slopes are notoriously treacherous. Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds accompanying storms there is extensive drifting. The northerly wind was bitter at the Peak and got stronger throughout the morning as we descended. There is precipitation forecast from Wednesday 28th into the first week of 2023. Spikes will not be required by most hikers, depending upon comfort level hiking on patchy angled icy snow. Some hikers may continue to find spikes useful for some of the minor icy patches but they are no longer required. New treefall hazards on major trails have been reported to relevant agencies, and those on Spitler Peak Trail have already been cleared by the Trail Report. As described above, crampons (always in conjunction with an ice axe) are currently recommended on certain moderate and higher angle slopes, at a minimum on the Peak Trail above Wellman Divide, the Wellman Trail, and uppermost South Ridge Trail, on both flanks but especially on the north face of Tahquitz Peak. http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/photos/CABDF/2015-06-17-1915-Lake-Fire/picts/2015_06_24-16.53.57.084-CDT.pdf, As of July 16th 2015: Steady melting of snow, especially on sun-exposed slopes, and freeze-thaw cycles will combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain. Average snow depth around the peak was 24-25 inches, but heavily drifted. The freeze level has remained around 7500 ft for most of today, but is forecast to drop overnight closer to 6000 ft. Peru: Land of the Inca and the Amazon | Girl Scouts Cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. A light overnight snowfall, which produced another three inches in Idyllwild, finally stopped at 0700 this morning. Spikes are not generally required for ascending, but most hikers will find them useful for descending. Spikes are currently usefulthroughout the trail system above about 5000 ft, potentially lower in places. Snow started in Idyllwild at about 1015 on Sunday 29th, ultimately accumulating about 3.5 inches (at 5550 ft) by the afternoon of 30th, while San Jacinto Peak (10,810 ft) added only two inches of powder. Every year seems to have unique challenges and 2022 has been no exception.
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