Section J

PCT south from Tamarack Trailhead to Wet Meadows

By: Megan M.
August 1st, 2024

Message I rode my horse on the PCT south from Tamarack Trailhead to Wet Meadows yesterday. There are a number of trees across the trail and user created trails to get around them. I was specifically concerned about a tree which has fallen along the trail at a stream crossing. 38.61039, -119.88997 are the coordinates of the pin I dropped. My concern is the erosion happening when equestrians drop down a soft steep bank to cross the stream. It is also very unsafe for the horses and riders. We tried to find an alternate crossing point however there was nothing else available.

Dangerous chutes north of Sonora Pass when snow is present

By: Frank
June 21st, 2016

North of Sonora Pass, in particular north of Hwy 4, holds steep and dangerous chutes when there is snow present. A serious chute is found at mile 1059.2; Coordinates 38.6187, -119.8436. There are three snow chutes in the area, sometimes the third chute is the most dangerous.

If you don’t have an ice axe or crampons, travel in this area is not advised at certain times.

Conditions change. We’ve heard from others who say this area isn’t that bad. Be careful and cautious. Turning around is always better than hurting yourself.

Raymond Peak