[pct-l] Clover Fire Update - 7/4/08

[Tom Aterno]

Pacific Crest Trail/Area Closure


A temporary fire area closure has been issued through July 8, 2008, to  
maximize fire suppression efforts and to provide for public health and  
safety. The closure affects portions of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).  
Alternate hiking routes around the fire are available to connect to  
the PCT from Kennedy Meadows to Monache Meadow which includes Jackass  
Trail (35E13), Albanita Trail (35E06), Jackass Peak (35E03), Snake  
Creek Trail to Monache Jeep Trail (34E38). Trails will be signed "PCT  
Detour". A trail guard remains on duty at Kennedy Meadows Please  
contact the Kernville Ranger Station at (760) 376-3781 or visit the  
Forest website at:http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia more specific  
information on the closure.

KENNEDY MEADOW CAMPGROUND and the fire safe areas are now open to the  
public. The temporary fire area closure remains in effect. Do not  
enter the hazardous Clover Fire perimeter!