[pct-l] Section A closure

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Best guess would be after significant rainfall, which is not in the
forecast. The other problem is that while closures are usually
well-publicized, reopenings are not.

While fire danger is very high here, most PCTers would hike this section
of trail without backcountry camping, as it's a one-day walk for most
from the border to Lake Morena, and a half-day from there to Boulder
Oaks.

Note though that some of the other roads in the area are closed for, in
their words, "Public Health and Safety/Law Enforcement Operations." This
is a polite way of protecting certain international guests, who are
often less than careful with their campfires. (Please note I am NOT
referring to any international hiker here!)

Now, for sobos who don't want to cut their trip short, I think the only
other option is to roadwalk from Boulder Oaks west on old Highway 80 to
Buckman Springs Road, then follow that south to Campo. At Highway 94
turn west a few miles to Forrest Gate Road, which leads 1.5 miles south
to the end of the PCT. Be careful as Boulder Oaks Road has many places
with no shoulder and blind curves. The good news is this is just a day's
walk.

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