[pct-l] PCT open north of Belden

[AsABat]

A few weeks ago it was posted that the first 5 miles of trail north of
Belden were still closed because of last year's fire.

This was posted on the PCTA Trail Conditions page today:

"As of June 1, 2009 the trail is open A section of the Pacific Crest Trail
(PCT) near the town of Belden and north to the Plumas and Lassen National
Forests boundary has been re-opened. The PCT sustained some fire damage
due to the Canyon Complex fires which swept through the area in June,
2008. For local trail conditions, contact the Mt. Hough Ranger District,
(530) 283-0555, or visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas, "

Hopefully the trail will stay open this year (or at least until I get
there!). Unfortunately, there were a lot of lightning strikes yesterday
and more expected through the weekend.

For a scary map of lightning strikes in the 24 hours ending at 6 this
morning go to
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas/pdfs/lightning_strikes_ca_6.4.2009.pdf

AsABat