last updated 7/9/13
Here is a brief summary of changes along the Pacific Crest Trail that may effect 2013 trail users:
The Pacific Crest Trail Water Report, a crowdsourced compilation of water information for Southern California, has moved to a new site — www.pctwater.com.
The Warner Springs Community Resource Center, ... Read more
#PCT near Scissors Xing is OPEN again! Banner Fire is out and the trail is officially re-opened.
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) May 31, 2012
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The good news is that the Pacific Crest Trail is open in the Red’s Meadow area and cleared of downed trees from the November 2011 windstorm. The road from Red’s Meadow to the town of Mammoth Lakes is closed to the public however, so PCT hikers are not permitted to ... Read more
5,321 acre Banner Fire near Scissors Crossing is 100% contained. “Equipment use” started the fire. #PCT #BannerIC nctimes.com/news/local/sdc…
— PCT News (@pctnews) May 29, 2012
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MODIS satellite fire detection data this morning shows the approximate location of the Banner Fire south of Scissors Crossing.
Banner Fire map from @CALFIRESANDIEGO via Twitter at 7:24 am
... Read moreBanner Fire [update] east of Julian (San Diego County) is now 2,500 acres & 20% contained. tinyurl.com/cpt7onu #BannerIC
— CAL FIRE
MODIS satellite fire detection data from 2:20 pm today, shows the approximate location of the Banner Fire near the Pacific Crest Trail.
A later Banner Fire map from @CALFIRESANDIEGO via Twitter at 7:28 pm
From Twitter 9:18 PM:
... Read moreBanner Fire Update: All evacuation orders in the Shelter Valley area have
Banner Fire near Scissors Crossing is now 1,200 acres. @PCTAssociation reports the #PCT closed. tinyurl.com/cpt7onu #BannerIC”
— PCT News (@pctnews) May 25, 2012
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Thunderous wind blew across much of the Sierra on Nov 30. causing widespread damage. These unusually strong northern winds gusted to more than 180 mph. They stayed higher than 120 mph for more than three hours, toppling thousands of trees. We expect to find significant numbers of downed trees on ... Read more
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