C U R R E N T   C O N D I T I O N S

UPDATED: 24 JUNE 2008

For additional reports from visitors, see the Bulletin Board and the Wilderness Journal. See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water availability posted by Wilderness visitors.

ANY and ALL CAMPFIRES ARE PROHIBITED AND ILLEGAL IN THE SAN GORGONIO WILDERNESS!

NOTE: AT YOUR OWN RISK! IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE FOREST SERVICE OR THE SAN GORGONIO WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION (SGWA) TO PROVIDE CURRENT OR REAL TIME CONDITIONS WITHIN THE WILDERNESS. INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND BASED ON THE LATEST REPORTS WE HAVE FROM VOLUNTEERS AND THE PUBLIC. NEITHER THE FOREST SERVICE NOR THE SGWA ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY EVENTS RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION REPORTED BELOW. CONDITIONS IN THE WILDERNESS CAN CHANGE FROM HOUR TO HOUR. VISITORS SHOULD CHECK THE LATEST WEATHER REPORTS POSSIBLE AND BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST POSSIBLE CONDITIONS. YOU ENTER THE WILDERNESS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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VIVIAN CREEK TRAIL

Bear activity has been observed from the Trailhead to High Creek Camp.  Day and overnight hikers should use extra precautions to store food properly – BEAR CANISTERS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.  Trail is clear of snow to the Summit. Water availability excellent at Vivian, Halfway, and High Creek Camps. Plenty of snow at or near San Gorgonio summit will provide melt water for those camping on top.

• Vivian Creek - good water flow

• Vivian Creek campsite: Camp to the RIGHT (East) of the trail and Vivian Creek. NO CAMPING left (West) of the trail and creek!

• Halfway Camp - good water flow

• High Creek - good water flow

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

SOUTH FORK TRAIL 

The trail is clear of snow to the Dry lake. South Fork Meadows has excellent waterflow. Lodgepole Springs has low but good water flow. Dry Lake is murky and not recommended for pumping. Beyond Mineshaft Saddle, the trail may not be discernible due to snow/ice and crampons/ice axe are recommended.

ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPING PERMITTED between the Wilderness Boundary sign (at Poopout Hill) and Dry or Dollar Lake Camps. Camping is entirely prohibited in the South Fork Meadows drainage. Please fill your water containers at South Fork Meadows and pack them into your designated camp at Dry Lake, Dollar Lake, or elsewhere. Thank you.

• Lodgepole Spring: low but good water flow

• Dry Lake: murky and not recommended for pumping; becoming a marsh

• Dollar Lake: water!

• High Meadow Springs: no 2008 report

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

FISH CREEK TRAIL 

Water flow is good at Fish Creek Camp.  Trail is clear of snow to Mineshaft Saddle. Beyond Mineshaft Saddle, the trail may not be discernible due to snow/ice and crampons/ice axe are recommended. Lots of snow at or near San Gorgonio summit will provide melt water for those camping on top.

• Fish Creek Camp: water plentiful!

• Fish Creek Saddle: no water

• Mineshaft Flats: good water flow

• Big Tree Camp: water

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

SAN BERNARDINO PEAK TRAIL

Trail is clear of snow to just before Limber Pine Bench.  Water flow good at both Columbine and Limber Pine Springs. Small patches of snow exist above Limber Pine.  Crampons may be necessary if hiking very early or late in the day.

• Columbine Camp: reported DRY on 4/27/2008

• Limber Pine Bench Camp: lots of water!

• High Meadow Springs: no 2008 report

• Trail Fork Springs: water flowing about 1.25 gallons per minute

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

FORSEE CREEK/JOHN'S MEADOW TRAIL

The trail to John’s Meadow Camp is clear of snow. Water flow is excellent along Forsee Creek and at Jackstraw Springs. The trail to Jackstraw is clear of snow, but after the camp the trail may not be discernible due to snow/ice. Crampons may be necessary, especially if hiking very early or late in the day.

• Jackstraw Springs: 'slow flow' reported on June 2, 2008

• Trail Fork Springs: water flowing about 1.25 gallons per minute

• High Meadow Springs: no 2008 report

• John's Meadow: good water flow

• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

MOMYER / FALLS CREEK TRAIL

Use caution when crossing Mill Creek, water levels are high because of recent snow melt.  The trail is clear of snow to the Saxton Camps.  There are very small patches of snow between Saxton and Dollar Lake Saddle. Water flow excellent at all locations.

• ALL Water sources have GOOD flow (Alger, Dobbs, Saxton, Plummer Mdws);
• See the WATER INFO COLLECTOR for the latest water details.

KITCHING PEAK AREA

• CLOSED TO ALL USE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! Contact the USFS for further details.

Please, always take appropriate precautions, carry extra clothing and food, and notify someone at home of your itinerary. Be sure and follow the weather link above to stay tuned to the latest weather updates.