Harding Truck Trail

WOOHOOO!:beer:

 

Hope that authority is the Forest Supervisor. Cuz all he needs to do is sign another one year closure order.

 

About time!

Harding = Lots o Nacho pain

 

Actually it was the King of all the forests and his woodland elfs that told me.

 

Really??!!?? - another local pain factor!


P.S. Rivet - love your quote...

 

All USFS volunteers got the email that is scheduled to re-open on the 10th. The original closure order states:

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.59(a) and (b), to protect natural resources and provide for public
safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Cleveland National Forest. This
Order is effective from November 14, 2008 through November 13, 2009.


Not sure why it was moved Tues the 10th, but I'm not complaining.

Here is the original order: Santiago Fire Area Closure Order

 

Nice. I will hit it next week as I have been waiting. Wonder how the parking is going to be?

Dean

 

most excellent. that's the second best news possible today.

go home kipper!

:beer:

 

Good to hear. I just get tired of USFS using seccessive one year emergency closures as they did in this case.

 

Is there parking other than the Tucker Sanctuary?

 

There was a dirt lot just past the Tucker Sanctuary. Not sure if it will still be available for parking.

This is from the USFS and was sent out:

Dear Trabuco Volunteers,

The Harding Canyon trail is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday.
The trail will be open but we are asking people to stay out of the burn areas.
The public press release should be out on Monday. I will forward when received.

We are asking if any volunteers would be willing to go out to the forest boundary sign behind Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
(about a quarter mile walk) and "hang out" so you can talk with visitors as they pass, reminding them of the fragility of the
area and the requirement to stay on the trail. No motorized traffic allowed. Please keep count of the number of people you see.

Week or weekend days would be fine. I think mornings are busiest.
We would like to have someone out there as often as possible at least for the next few weeks.
When you arrive, let the Tucker staff know that you are out there if you see them.
They have had quite a burden over the past two years trying to get compliance from the public.

If you are willing and able to help with this please let me know. We'll try to cover as many days as possible.
Wear your volunteer shirt, take trail literature, a hat, book and a chair.

If you have a camera and have a motorcyclist passes by, try to get a photo of the license plate.
Law enforcement will mail them a citation. Document the time and a description of the rider and bike.

If you feel like going out and haven't let me know beforehand...just go! We need the coverage.

I'll be in the field tomorrow and off Sun/Mon so will reply on Tuesday.

Thank you all for what you do!

Debra
***************************************************
Debra Clarke - Wilderness / Trails Manager
District Volunteer Coordinator
Cleveland NF, Trabuco Ranger District
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-1811 x 3227
(951) 736-3002 fax
email: [email protected]

 

Wrong Date - Opening Saturday 11/13/09

Ooops, looks like the wrong information was given to Debra, the real opening date is Saturday, 11/13/09. This was just sent out today.

Auk

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

WRONG OPENING DATE GIVEN SATURDAY IS THE REAL DATE JUST FYI

_____
From: Debra R Clarke [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:04 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Harding should officially reopen this Saturday


The information I was given last week was incorrect. The Forest Closure Order ends on Friday so the Harding trail will reopen on Saturday, Nov 14.
We are trying to get a press release out and hopefully an article in the OC Register.
Thank you to all who have offered to help with the reopening.
The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary manager has asked forest staff/volunteers to
be on the road outside the Tucker gate to talk with the anticipated hoards
of visitors.
I will be in the field all day tomorrow but will send more details on
Thursday morning.
Thanks,
Debra
***************************************************
Debra Clarke - Wilderness / Trails Manager
District Volunteer Coordinator
Cleveland NF, Trabuco Ranger District
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-1811 x 3227
(951) 736-3002 fax[/SIZE]
email: [email protected]
January 30, 2010 next ANNUAL FOREST VOLUNTEER TRAINING
***************************************************

 

Ooops!

 

i was up there on sunday (no i did not poach harding). the "back lot" was locked down and marked specifically for use for tucker (dont recall that sign before but since its been ~ 2 years i imagine more than a few brain cells are gone). there was a worker that was hawk eyeing everyone that was parking at the few spots available for tucker and came to me with a bit of attitude.

that said i think the spaces between tucker and the fenced in lot are all available for harding (certainly not alot of them and cant recall but may need an adventure pass as well???)

btw - think having the trail closed ~2 years they would have their shite together and get the open date right#-o

Auk thanks for the update but note sat is the 14th

 

haha, too funny, I almost rode it this morning!!! Surprise!!!!

Glad to see it's coming back, will hit it up next week, just checked and last time I rode it was April 2nd, 2007.

 

Maybe next week, busy this weekend.

Yup Saturday, and everyone thought I was BS ing.

The information I was given last week was incorrect. The Forest Closure Order ends on Friday so the Harding trail will reopen on Saturday, Nov 14. We are trying to get a press release out and hopefully an article in the OC Register.

Thank you to all who have offered to help with the reopening.

The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary manager has asked forest staff/volunteers to be on the road outside the Tucker gate to talk with the anticipated hoards of visitors

Mods?

 

Date changed to the 14th

Yup, I opened my email and here it is:

The information I was given last week was incorrect. The Forest Closure Order ends on Friday so the Harding trail will reopen on Saturday, Nov 14.
We are trying to get a press release out and hopefully an article in the OC Register.

Thank you to all who have offered to help with the reopening.

The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary manager has asked forest staff/volunteers to be on the road outside the Tucker gate to talk with the anticipated hoards of visitors.

I will be in the field all day tomorrow but will send more details on Thursday morning.

Thanks,

Debra

***************************************************
Debra Clarke - Wilderness / Trails Manager
District Volunteer Coordinator
Cleveland NF, Trabuco Ranger District
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-1811 x 3227
(951) 736-3002 fax
email: [email protected]

 

Thanks for the correction to my, "correction." lol.

 

Is it open?

The Cleveland National Forest website says it is still closed.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/conditions/

 

Yes, it's officially open. I'll call the USFS on Monday and see if they can't update the website.