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MtGoatMan wrote:…unless we actually can’t send pm’s. Like I said, new here!
But if anyone is still interested in the East Fork thru hike, I’m down!

Is this the crazy wild goat from the alps?

Nice report. I haven't been there since the fire; sucks to see so much damage but also good to see that some trees got spared. Such a bummer because this area was so nice.

I drove past the TH last weekend and saw what looked like 100 cars. What a pity... I hiked to Tom Lucas and beyond a few months ago when the waterfall was still dry and the hoards weren't there. Funny you mention pants, I came across a guy in the overgrown area in shorts with bloody legs. Here's my ...

So nobody wears trail runners huh? Does that mean I'm poorly equipped or ahead of the game? Haha. The Bushidos are awesome for long distance. Light, sticky, and very comfortable. They usually last me a year (I average about 300 miles/year). I think I need some mids for heavier bushwhacking though. I...

What's your preferred shoe/boot for bushwhacking or hiking on rugged trails?

I've been using La Sportiva's Bushido trail runners for a couple years but they have limitations on particularly rugged treks.

I went to Third Stream Crossing waterfall a couple of months ago. It was great and we only saw one group of people. Much better than the circus that is Bonita Falls. The cedars are worth visiting in themselves. 6th falls sounds interesting. Gonna have to research that.

I love Jackson Lake during fall. I was just out there to hike 3N26A: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recor ... ct-3f68928 I'm not familiar with the Rift and Cedar Canyon trails. Are they near the Boy Scout Trail? I did that in 2019: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recor ... l-loop--37 That Jacks...

Yeah, it's smokey in Pasadena and the sun is red. It could be from this fire: https://abc7.com/san-bernardino-univers ... /11038537/

It does appear that the ANF is mismanaged. But it's also true that dumbass humans will burn it down and destroy it in other ways if something doesn't change. I'm not sure what should be done, but something has to be done! More resources seems like a good start. Firefighters, rangers, etc. The amount...

I hate to say it but CA needs to rethink its forest management. I just don't see how the current status quo can be maintained. California? Hehehe.....This is a federal order. Its the whole USA. Approved by DC. Why California...shut it all down...I mean if its "not taken lightly". You tell...

I don't like to see it but unfortunately it probably has to happen. Too many idiots flooding the forests and causing fires and trashing the place. Resources are stretched thin and things could get really bad if another big fire starts. I hate to say it but CA needs to rethink its forest management. ...

Looks like it's on the north side of Sunset Peak?

Another fuckin vehicle fire!

After recently discovering that the gate at Mt. Gleason Road is now open, I returned last weekend to attempt hiking Iron Mountain #2. I moved to LA in 2008, so I had never visited the Mt. Gleason area due to the closure of Mt. Gleason Road. Needless to say I was pretty excited. Driving up Mt. Gleaso...

I saw Anthony's post about the road being opened and headed out Saturday to see if i could cross Gleason off the list without a 22 mile ride in. Road is fully open, and pretty good condition. Pretty wide for most of it all the way to Gleason, no real issues with brush scrapes. Walked up to Gleason,...

David R wrote: ↑The amount of bodies buried in Big and Little Tujunga Canyon and dumped into the reservoirs up the 39 would fill a graveyard. Gangs have been taking their rivals bodies to the San Gabes forever. I am surprised how rarely they get found.

The ANF has to be one of the gnarliest NFs in the country...

"Authorities launched a manhunt late Wednesday afternoon after witnesses reported seeing a gunshot victim pushed out of a car near the Bouquet Canyon Reservoir in the Angeles National Forest."

https://abc7.com/10739410/

Great hike. Can be quite hot in places!

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Tom Kenney wrote:All the recent grading work, and an upgraded loo at Messenger Flat CG would support this. Thanks!

Loo?

Privy, outhouse, commode, wc, Unincorporated Department of Sanitation...OK, now I'm trying for 'Python'-esque.

loo = s#!++er

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Tom Kenney wrote:

jfr wrote: ↑In April I spoke with the caretaker at the North Fork Ranger Station and he indicated that they might be opening things up soon, as it's been five years or so since the last fire out that way.

All the recent grading work, and an upgraded loo at Messenger Flat CG would support this. Thanks!

Loo?

Thanks for the TR! I plan on backpacking that route at some point.

Was the gate at Mt. Gleason Rd and AFH open or closed?

I hiked the PCT around Pacifico Mountain today, and on my way back home, I noticed that the gate at Mount Gleason Rd was open. Does anyone know if it's back open for good? Or maybe it was just open temporarily for service?

Sean wrote:Is it unusual to have hikers go missing around Buckhorn?

Remember the old Korean guy who ended up in Devil’s Canyon? I wonder where they found this guy.

"He was last seen in the Mt. Waterman trail head leading to Mt. Wilson area"

Waterman to Wilson???

Looks nice up there! I've seen closure signs along that side of the 39. Did you see any at the gate?

Is Pharraoh on here? I follow his YouTube channel and have wondered if he's on here. He took a ridge down into EF? Know which one? My buddy and I descended the canyon after the second tunnel down to EF once. Ten rappels or so. Would imagine the ridge just north of it would be the ticket but they al...

I've been dealing with some health issues (not COVID) but I'm back to normal and embarked on my first "hard" hike of the year on Sunday: Rattlesnake Peak. My buddy and I took the main route from Shoemaker Canyon Road. It was my first trip to Rattlesnake. We didn't have any issues with over...

Glad they found them. Our SAR is great. So this guy attempted to hike Triplet Rocks solo?

I am pretty sure this is the ridge from Twin Peaks to Triplet. They ran a trace on the last phone call and it showed a similar location from where the call was made. It would also make sense to be able to get phone reception there. That makes sense. I can't imagine there being reception north of th...