Sunset Ridge Fire Road (2N07)

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Tiger40c
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Post by Tiger40c »

Wondering about the snow conditions on Sunset Peak. Thinking about taking a newbie on Sunday. Anybody been to the top this week?

Thanks.
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Taco
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Post by Taco »

Is Glendora Ridge Road open yet? They don't plow that as quickly as GMR or Baldy Rd.
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Tiger40c
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Post by Tiger40c »

Good point, I will check. No point in going if GRR hasn't been cleared.
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obie
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Post by obie »

TR excerpt from a cyclist riding Baldy this past weekend:

"Rode GMR/GRR today, Sun. Jan 31, some wet road surface areas, some light snow on the ground outbound, melted by the time I headed back toward Glendora.

Snow is off to the side of the road above about 4,000 feet; heavier (but still on the roadside) up to 5,000 feet.

Lovely day on the mountain, no complaints."
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Taco
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Post by Taco »

Forgot to answer this. I came home via GRR-GMR. Open, all is well.
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GigaMike
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Post by GigaMike »

This picture I took from Saturday might help...

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http://www.digitalalpine.com/2010-Pictu ... 9s3m-O.jpg
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Taco
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Post by Taco »

Road was clear of snow and ice. :-(
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HikeUp
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Post by HikeUp »

Thanks for that pic Mike. More snow on Sunset than I'd have thought.
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