there are a extreme amount of bees quarter mile from hwy 173 on the trail
bees a quarter of a mile from Highway 173
Sections: Section C
By: randy
May 8th, 2019
Section C
Serious snow travel safety concerns in mountains of Southern California
By: Jack
April 3rd, 2019
High elevations of Southern California continue to hold snow. In places, it’s steep and dangerous. Multiple rescues and falls have already occurred. Don’t underestimate the risk, travel with snow safety skills and equipment and consider turning around.
Some notable problem areas include, but are not limited to:
- San Jacinto Mountains (especially Apache Peak and Fuller Ridge)
- San Bernadino Mountains (between Mission Creek and Big Bear)
- San Gabriels Mountains (especially Mount Baden Powell and the trail north of there)
Major damage at Whitewater and Mission Creeks
Sections: Section C
By: Paul Alexander & Olivia Nolan from Ireland
April 3rd, 2019
We are hiking the PCT and are at mile 250 having come through Whitewater and Mission Creek. The trail through Mission creek is missing in huge parts and non-existent in most miles. There are huge boulders to cross on the wide flood damaged river beds and many large pines down crossing the paths heading up out of Mission Creek to the Big Bear mountains. It’s VERY challenging…. Please update to alert other hikers who may be heading into the area . Big Bear is snow covered and without ice axe and spikes ( minimum ) is again very treacherous!
Whitewater Preserve facilities closed to PCT hikers in 2019
Sections: Section C
By: Tori Stanton and Al H.
March 13th, 2019
Due to severe damage from heavy rains, the Whitewater Preserve visitor center area will not be able to accommodate day use or overnight PCT hikers in 2019. There are no phones available (landline or otherwise), no restrooms, no wifi, and no road access to be picked up or dropped off.
The bridge across the Whitewater River from the PCT to the Preserve has been washed out. Great caution should be used in crossing in this area as two people (non-PCT hikers) lost there lives in this river last September.
Temporary trail traffic hold near I-10 when transmission line work occurs – West of Devers Upgrade Project
Sections: Section C / Southern California
November 6th, 2018
Construction connected to Southern California Edison’s West of Devers Upgrade Project (a renewable energy project) will result in temporary holds on PCT hikers and riders around mile 210.
For the most part, construction will not impact trail users. During wire stringing between electrical towers, construction crews may ask hikers to wait for a safe time to cross under the wires.
Wild Pit Bulls
Sections: Section C
By: Don Line
January 24th, 2018
3 Pit bulls again have attacked cows in the area near the Whitewater Preserve (between mile 216 and 221). This time they killed a calf very near the preserve. Use extreme caution while day or section hiking north of Interstate 10. Report any sightings to the rangers at the Preserve.
Whitewater Preserve
Sections: Section C
By: Don Line
November 27th, 2017
The trail south of the Whitewater Preserve was temporary closed Saturday and Sunday (November 11 & 12) near mile 217.50 due to 3 pit bulls attacking a cow ! True !! Use caution in this area for the dogs and cows. Please report anything seen to the Rangers at Whitewater or the PCTA.
Missing trail tread at Mesa Wind Farm
Sections: Section C
By: Don Line
September 13th, 2017
The “trail” just past the Mesa Wind Farm (mile 214.60 to mile 216.6)is virtually gone. Its been destroyed by cows from the near by Indian reservation. Hikers use extreme caution. Horse travel impassable with a fix