Due to record snowfall along the Sierra section of the Pacific Crest Trail, Reds Meadow road is projected to open later than normal this year.
Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers who are planning food drops or resupplies via Reds Meadow Valley should be advised that June 25th is a tentative opening date and there is a possibility the road opening could be further delayed.
For more information, please call the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center at (760) 924-5500 or visit the Welcome Center at 2510 Hwy 203 next to the Mammoth Ranger Station.
http://pctn.us/myFL14
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The 2011 versions of my California Section H maps includes on page 22a an overview map of the Mammoth Pass area and descriptions of alternate routes from Red’s Meadow into Mammoth Lakes over Mammoth Pass [3.5 or 4 miles] or down the Minaret Road [4.2 miles].
PCT hikers will want also want to closely monitor when Tuolumne Meadows Store/Post office opens this year as it’s opening could also be delayed by the heavy snow.
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