[pct-l] Station Fire

[David Ellzey]

I found this on their website:

Los Padres National Forest officials today announced that the area burned by the Zaca Fire, closed to public entry since the fire began in July 2007, will be reopened at noon, April 4. "The trail system has sustained extensive damage and the public is urged to use extreme caution when traveling in the affected area," said Forest Supervisor Peggy Hernandez.

So they had that area closed for almost 2 years. I wonder if the class of 2010 (or even 2011) will need a detour between 3 Points and Agua Dulce?

Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Marion
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 6:46 PM
To: Pacific Crest Trail List
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Station Fire

I don't know about the Los Padres closure, but I do recall the Butler 
Fire closure.  It was in Section C affecting about 14 miles of trail near
Crab Flats.  We were involved in trail work in section C, and were told 
by the Forest Supervisor that the affected PCT segment would be closed 
for two years.  However, the forest crew got the work done quickly and 
it was closed for only a few months.  Anyone who has hiked through the 
Butler Fire area (we did this year) has seen the astounding number of 
burnt trees that were felled along the PCT to make it safe for use.
That closure affected one class of thru hikers.
Marion
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