Angeles National Forest "Station Fire" Info(merged)

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  1. panteratwork

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    Finally some good news about our forest. I can't wait to get back up there.
     
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    Press Release from the FS

    STATE ROUTE 2 REOPENS


    San Bernardino County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is pleased to announce that State Route 2 (SR-2) from Vincent’s Gap to Islip Saddle will reopen on Friday, May 7th, at approximately 2:00 p.m. after hibernating for the winter. This 10-mile section of SR-2 just west of Wrightwood closes annually during snow season due to high snow drifts and unmanageable conditions.

    Caltrans Maintenance has spent the last month plowing snow and making routine repairs to guardrail, signs and the roadway in order to reopen in time for spring.

    Severe winter conditions in 2004/05 caused extensive damage at 17 sites along this stretch of SR-2. Additional damage occurred in spring 2006 and required the construction of a bridge designed to allow rocks and run-off water to flow beneath it. The route reopened in May 2009 after Caltrans District 7 (Los Angeles) spent $10.5 million on a project to make the repairs and safety improvements.

    This scenic route provides a direct connection to and from Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties for motorists, sports enthusiasts and emergency responders. The breathtaking scenery and relaxing drive are worth the wait.

    For more roadwork information, please go to www.caltrans8.info and sign up for Commuter Alerts under “CT Connect”.

    Remember the new “Move Over” law. When you see road workers or emergency responders on the highway, slow down and move over – for your safety and theirs.
     
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    Oh Steve, have you posted up the article in the newest Mountain Biking magazine regarding the Station Fire in which you are so prominently featured? :wave:

    You looked very handsome, by the way. ;)
     
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    I just flew over those mountains on way to DC and what a tragedy those fires were.
    Bring alot of sunscreen there is no shade up there anymore.
     
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    What article? :?:

    J/K. :) I haven't seen it yet, though i've seen the photos the photographer took. I'm not one to toot my own horn. I spent today checking out the recent work on El Prieto and tomorrow I'm surveying Chilao/Hillyer/Silver moc. That's reward enough for me.
     
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    I subscribe to Bicycling so I get the Mountain Biking magazine as a supplement.
    It's a sobering yet hopeful article. Thanks for all your hard work.
     
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    Somebody today recognized me from the article, and that's not what they said. I quote: "you looked like you just buried someone on the trail" :lol::lol:
     
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    I did a road ride up Big Tujunga Canyon to Angeles Forest Highway/ Upper Big T/ ACH to Red Box yesterday. There are wildflowers and green grasses growing on most of the hillsides, the trees and bushes are sprouting green leaves from the roots and the yuccas though burned to a black barrel are in full bloom. Fire is a part of nature and the only tragedy I see is the fact that it was prevented from burning for so many decades up there!
     
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    And getting into the decades old trees.

    PS: Hans by the way ****a Yucka continues to thrive on my patio with no care.

    Dean
     
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    Oh yeah that is "fucca the Yucca" right :)

    I don't know if nuclear winter would kill the Yucca's!
     
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    From the Clear Creek Ranger Station on Sunday looking towards the gate at Switzer.
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    Nice to see the green coming back
     
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    I'm a little unsure as to whether El Prieto and the area is open or still closed (well, I'm assuming Sunset Ridge is closed, but..)...On the ANF website, it says that they reopened a bunch of areas on May 26th. But their map of the open/closed areas is difficult to decipher (as usual....).

    Does anyone have any information??
    Thanks!
     
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    El Prieto is still closed. Update here: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/ride-reports/50574-recon-report-el-prieto.html
     
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    I say ride it and bring that crazy ANF map with you. You have to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out what's open and what's closed. 9 months after the closure and numerous complaints about that almost useless map, the ANF still can't figure out how to post a simple map of the closure. Screw them, get out there and if a ranger gives you slack, just show them that dumbass map. I bet the ranger won't even know up from down.
     
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    Roach, we have soooo missed your posts!;) Where have you been, lurking????:?:
     
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    Angeles Natl. Forest Open/Closed

    Ranger District: Bear Canyon Trail CampNorth Fork Picnic AreaClear Creek Information StationOakwilde Trail CampDe Vore Trail CampPaul Little Picnic AreaLightning Point Group CamgroundPony Park TrailheadGould Mesa Trail CampRedbox Picnic Area/TrailheadSwitzer Picnic Area/TrailheadTom Lucas Trail CampMill Creek Summit Picnic AreaChilao Meadow LoopBuckhorn CampgroundWest Fork Trail CampNino Picnic AreaChilao Little Pines LoopBurkhart TrailheadDevils Canyon TrailheadMt. Lowe Trail CampStonyvale Picnic AreaVogel Flat Picnic AreaWildwood Picnic AreaCharlton Flat Picnic AreaColby Bridge TrailheadThe Pines Picnic Area - Being DecommissionedBig Tujunga Dam Overlook - Being DecommissionedMessenger Flat CampgroundMount Pacifico CampgroundValley Forge Trail CampFall Creek Trail CampVista Picnic Area - Being DecommissionedDelta Flat Overlook - Being DecommissionedStonyvale Overlook - Being DecommissionedEaton Saddle TrailheadTrail Canyon TrailheadOpen Areas, San Gabriel River Ranger District:

    (Further information, please call (626) 335-1251)
    Hwy 39 is open to gate closure at mm 32.12. (NO access behind the gate.) West Fork Road (open for bicycles and foot traffic): (Only artificial flies or lures with a single barbless hook may be used in the West Fork and its tributaries. From the second bridge up it is designated as "Catch and Release.") Coldbrook Campground (Open with limitations. Hike in ¼ mile beyond the Curve Fire Gate. NO DRINKING WATER) Lower and Upper Bear Creek Trail Glenn Trail Camp (7 miles from Hwy 39) Burro Canyon Shooting Park Manker Flats Campground Mt. Baldy (hiking trails) Icehouse Canyon trails Oaks Picnic Area San Antonio River San Gabriel River: East Fork, West Fork, North Fork. Bridge To Nowhere: (7 river crossings, minimum 1 ½ feet deep) San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area: Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and major Holidays. Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Vehicles must exit by 5 pm. Only Off-Highway vehicles (ie. 4x4) may enter the area. Cost$8 for the main vehicle and $5 for each additional vehicle. For further information call (626) 910-1235 during hours of operation.
    » Closed Areas, San Gabriel River Ranger District:

    Rincon-Shortcut OHV route: Closed to all motor vehicles until further notice due to extensive road damage. Foot traffic and mountain bikes are allowed. San Gabriel River RD Crystal Lake: CLOSED until further notice due to road repair.
     
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    Those areas are open for travel but you can not stop. A couple of us went up to Chilao 2 weeks ago. We heard that Chilao was open so we went up to check it out. As soon as we got to Chilao a ranger was on us and told us that we can not stop and that it's going to be a long time before the trails will be open, maybe years. She told us that she is suppose to give any one who stops a ticket and that they are waiting to see how many of the trees have actually survived the fire. Also, that the trails are unsafe due to the dead trees can collapse any time. Plus, also to cut back on errosion.
     
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