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.
If you make a trip to the
Wilderness, and can provide
an accurate and reliable trip report please
email us!
BEAR SAFETY:
The SGWA in partnership with the US Forest Service,
San Bernardino National Forest offers bear canisters for rent at the Mill Creek Ranger
Station starting at $10 for 1-3 nights. We believe this will make
it a little easier for everyone wanting to help protect the bears
by properly storing food while out on the trail. Please contact
the Mill Creek Ranger Station for more details (909) 382.2881 |
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.
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Vivian Creek -
good water flow
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Vivian Creek
campsite: Camp to the RIGHT (East)
of the trail and Vivian Creek. NO CAMPING left (West) of the trail and
creek!
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Halfway Camp -
good water flow
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High
Creek - good water flow
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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.
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Lodgepole Spring:
low but good
water flow
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Dry Lake:
murky and not recommended
for pumping; becoming a marsh
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Dollar Lake: water!
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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.
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Fish Creek Camp:
water plentiful!
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Fish Creek Saddle:
no water
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Mineshaft Flats:
good water flow
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Big Tree Camp:
water
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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.
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Columbine Camp:
reported DRY on 4/27/2008
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Limber Pine Bench Camp: lots of water!
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High Meadow Springs: no 2008 report
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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.
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Jackstraw Springs:
'slow flow' reported on June 2, 2008
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Trail Fork Springs:
water flowing about 1.25 gallons per minute
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High Meadow Springs: no 2008 report
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John's Meadow:
good water flow
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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
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.
| Visitors: If you are
capable of providing detailed and accurate conditions, please
email this site with details after your recent
visit. Please note any down trees as well. Your cooperation is appreciated in providing
other visitors with useful information. Thanks! |
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