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by VWA_Ranger
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: Silver Peak Wilderness Trails
Topic: Cruikshank Trail
Replies: 135
Views: 87872

Re: Cruikshank Trail

Date Hiked: September 16, 2023 General Condition: Passable (some brush and/or deadfalls, tread evident) *** VWA/USFS Volunteer Ranger/Trail Crew Report *** Description: Had a chance to explore the Trail from HWY 1 to the Buckeye/Lion Den Jct. above Upper Cruickshank Camp. Since other reports most o...
by VWA_Ranger
Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Silver Peak Wilderness Trails
Topic: Cruikshank Trail
Replies: 135
Views: 87872

Re: Cruikshank Trail

Date Hiked: June 4, 2023 General Condition: Passable (some brush and/or deadfalls, tread evident) From the Hike Los Padres Website: Camp Name: Upper Cruickshank Camp Date: 06-04-2023 Surveyor: Richard Goedeken Water: Flowing Description: We managed to squeeze 5 tents in this site. It is relatively ...
by VWA_Ranger
Mon May 29, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Ventana Discussion
Topic: Abandoned gear
Replies: 2
Views: 142

Re: Abandoned gear

Just a note from the Ranger Report, there were 386 Visitor Contacts over their one-night trip from Terrace Creek to Sykes and back out to the Big Sur Station. That is a lot of people. They also issued 13 Stove/Campfire permits. As Steve mentioned, plan accordingly, pack out all your trash and gear. ...
by VWA_Ranger
Fri May 26, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Ventana Discussion
Topic: Highway 1 Closure Update, May 26th, 2023, 4 p.m.
Replies: 2
Views: 292

Re: Highway 1 Closure Update, May 26th, 2023, 4 p.m.

It's Official. Be sure to have a valid campfire/stove permit and pack out all your trash. Leave the place you visit nicer than you found it. Enjoy your travels. [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] Is closed from 10 mi north to 10.3 mi north of the Santa Barabra/San Luis Obispo Co Line /at Valley Rd/ 2...
by VWA_Ranger
Wed May 17, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: Ventana Discussion
Topic: Highway 1 Closure Update, May 26th, 2023, 4 p.m.
Replies: 2
Views: 292

Highway 1 Closure Update, May 26th, 2023, 4 p.m.

For all you hikers and backpackers out there. Caltrans has released an update for Highway 1 South of Paul's Slide. Listed below are the Updated Trails Closure Accessible dates along Hwy 1 closures and Nacimiento Road Closures, post May 26th, 2023, 4 p.m. • Salmon Creek Trail, Accessible May 26th, 4 ...
by VWA_Ranger
Thu May 11, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: Trails and Trailwork Discussion
Topic: No Access to Indians or Memorial Campground
Replies: 4
Views: 706

Re: No Access to Indians or Memorial Campground, Open Again

Memorial Campground has been open for 10 days now and is taking reservations and all trailheads past road 7 are now open.

From a friend:

The road is not bad -- just potholes and the reconstructed crossings at Santa Lucia Creek and the damaged area just past Road 7. All trailheads are accessible.
by VWA_Ranger
Thu May 11, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Trails and Trailwork Discussion
Topic: A thank you for Pine Valley trail
Replies: 1
Views: 142

Re: A thank you for Pine Valley trail

You are welcome, If not already a member joining or just making a donation would really help the organization. Glad you had a good trip.
by VWA_Ranger
Tue May 09, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Ventana Wilderness Trails
Topic: Lost Valley Trail
Replies: 69
Views: 50164

Re: Lost Valley Trail

Date Hiked: May 1, 2023 General Condition: Difficult (brushy and/or many deadfalls, faint tread) Repost from D Bliss Post by D Bliss » Mon May 08, 2023 10:04 am Date Hiked: May 1, 2023 General Condition: Difficult (brushy and/or many deadfalls, faint tread) The Lost Valley Trail is pretty clear fro...
by VWA_Ranger
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Ventana Discussion
Topic: Stone ridge trail
Replies: 6
Views: 414

Re: Stone ridge trail

Thanks for getting this done.
by VWA_Ranger
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Trails and Trailwork Discussion
Topic: No Access to Indians or Memorial Campground
Replies: 4
Views: 706

Re: No Access to Indians or Memorial Campground

Hopefully, that will be the case. Also hope it is posted to the Website.