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by trolleypup
Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Ventana Discussion
Topic: Arroyo Seco Gorge Horsebridge is Gone
Replies: 7
Views: 1464

Re: Arroyo Seco Gorge Horsebridge is Gone

And a view from the west side of the bridge. It is a punishing hike from Tassajara (we were scouting officially for the Forest Service). And the Marble Peak Trail is in bad shape.
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by trolleypup
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: Ventana Wilderness Trails
Topic: Horse Pasture Trail
Replies: 37
Views: 28897

Re: Horse Pasture Trail

Date Hiked: February 17, 2020 General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined) This covers the HP Trail from the Marble Peak Trail junction to the Tassajara Cutoff. Marble Peak Trail to the ridge crossing south of Quail Springs - The trail is near wilderness freeway. At the current lo...
by trolleypup
Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: Trails and Trailwork Discussion
Topic: Camping gear abandoned at Wildcat Camp
Replies: 0
Views: 1854

Camping gear abandoned at Wildcat Camp

Packed out and currently stored. PM me if it is lost items.
by trolleypup
Tue May 08, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: Ventana Discussion
Topic: Aerial Insect report?
Replies: 3
Views: 949

Re: Aerial Insect report?

In the Tassajara area, the flies are starting to show up. Still not very many, but face flies and biting flies are out there. Too dry for significant mosquitos.
by trolleypup
Tue May 08, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: Trails and Trailwork Discussion
Topic: Cone Peak Lookout
Replies: 1
Views: 1154

Re: Cone Peak Lookout

The trail from the Cone Peak Road to the Summit of Cone Peak is clear and open.
by trolleypup
Mon May 07, 2012 12:31 am
Forum: Ventana Wilderness Trails
Topic: Horse Pasture Trail
Replies: 37
Views: 28897

Re: Horse Pasture Trail

Date Hiked: May 5, 2012 General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined) From Tassajara Road to the Horse Pasture, the trail is in excellent shape, very minimal encroaching brush and poison oak. Horse Pasture Creek is flowing, but probably will run dry fairly soon. Horse Pasture Camp ...
by trolleypup
Mon May 07, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: Ventana Wilderness Trails
Topic: Tony Trail (Hot Springs Trail)
Replies: 31
Views: 26730

Re: Tony Trail (Hot Springs Trail)

Date Hiked: May 6, 2012
General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined)

The Tony Trail is clear (absent the issues right at Willow Creek) from end to end. The trail is also generally free of encroaching poison oak.
by trolleypup
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Ventana Wilderness Trails
Topic: Stone Ridge Trail
Replies: 81
Views: 70034

Re: Stone Ridge Trail

Date Hiked: March 20, 2012 General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined) Segment from Vicente Flat to Stone Ridge Apex ONLY! The trail is clear of logs and obstacles in this section. Thank you to the Youth in Wilderness program participants and the VWA Saw Crew. The section from th...
by trolleypup
Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: Ventana Wilderness Trails
Topic: Kirk Creek Trail (Highway One to Vicente Flat Camp)
Replies: 123
Views: 43963

Re: Vicente Flat Trail (Girard Trail, Kirk Creek Trail)

Date Hiked: February 5, 2012 General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined) From Highway 1 up to Vicente Camp and continuing up to the Cone Peak Road, the trail is clear and easily passible for hikers and backpackers. There remains some slide debris and slipout activity so care shou...
by trolleypup
Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: Ventana Wilderness Trails
Topic: Stone Ridge Trail
Replies: 81
Views: 70034

Stone Ridge Trail-ONLY from Vicente Camp to Hare Ridge

Date Hiked: February 5, 2012 General Condition: Clear (no obstacles and tread well defined) Segment from Vicente Flat Camp to Hare Ridge (first ridge crossing). The VWA Trailcrew cleared obstacles (deadfall and slides) off the tread so that hikers can safely reach the Hare Ridge overlook/ridge cros...