Reply To: South Fork, Dry Lake, Dollar Lake to peak trail status and hazards

[chris in redlands]

First snow in the san bernardinos was weeks ago and has snowed more since then.

From first snow til last snow melts, it’s just good policy to have a pair of kahtoola microspikes (or their equal…not yaktrax or other city sidewalk traction devices) in your pack. They weigh less than a pound, and while they won’t get you over everything, they’re an exceptionally good addition to your regular summer hiking kit once the snow has fallen and are perfect for getting across icy not-too-steep sections of trail on the north-facing parts of the mountain.