The area was in various phases of regrowth ranging from next to zero to overgrown. The threat of invasive species of plants seemed moot since the invasive species are already there in a major way. The trail , supposedly trucks are supposed to be able to travel, was now a use trail, with major streches of easy travel. As for rockfall danger, that was present, and some landslides and nice sized boulders remind the traveller of it. Overall, there didnt seem to be a reason to keep the area closed.
'Classic' canyon remains incinerated, making for a prettier canyon
Middle 'Classic' canyon comes to an end. The rock used to be pinkish /white granite with a lot of brush. Granted, now there is some fresh graffiti.
The BigTujunga river. All the plant life here was erased. Used to be a pick the path among rocks in the water and avoid heavy brush. A tremendous amount of soil here making the river move very fast, but stay very shallow.
Ferns making a comeback along canyon walls
A formerly inhospitable canyon/drainage seeps burnt soil
Same drainage
Saddle view towards MtGleason...used to be dense green brush
View upstream from a side drainage used to access a creek
decomissioned trail camp is overgrown
Granted, plenty of waterfalls in the area
