[pct-l] Deep Creek Detour

[aslive at charter.net]

I recently hiked the length of Deep Creek Canyon from Splinters Cabin to 
the HWY 178.  I found no need to take the detour.  All the bridges are 
up and in good repair.  There are some small trees, perhaps a half a 
dozen (trunks less than a foot in diameter) down across the trail.  They 
can most all be stepped over.  There are two with a path going up and 
over them.  There are a few spots where the trail has slipped away and 
you will need to watch your footing, but these are small and should be 
no problem.  There are some small rock slides of only a few steps, 
nothing really.

Of course it is up to each hiker, but I would take the Deep Creek trail 
and enjoy the hot springs.  The detour is an OHV road with little shade 
and water and no hot springs.

Shepherd