[pct-l] Station Fire

[dsaufley]

While it is speculation only, I have a feeling that much of CA Section D may
be closed for some time to come.  It seems to be the trend of the managers
of the Angeles to (justifiably) close burned areas to allow them to recover.
We've had that happen here at Rowher Flats OHV area, which is west of the
PCT off Sierra Hwy.  It burned in the Buckweed Fire in '07.  That portion of
the Angeles was closed for a few years after the fire.

On the InciWeb site they've just posted a warning about drinking water in
the fire ravaged areas, urging everyone to boil their water thoroughly or
risk severe intestinal illness.

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of David Ellzey
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 7:10 PM
To: Pacific Crest Trail List
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Station Fire

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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