[pct-l] Getting into Mammoth

[Len Glassner]

OK, maybe I missed it earlier, but this is the FS-mandated way to go now:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5371535.pdf

I also heard through the grapevine that there is now an 'exit here'
sign on the trail at the Red Cones trail intersection.

Just have to get there to exit.



On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 12:03 PM, Len Glassner <len5742 at gmail.com> wrote:
> As I expect to be near Red's Meadow before the buses are running,
> here's what I plan to do:
>
> 1. Take the Red Cones trail to Horseshoe Lake.  This leaves the
> PCT/JMT about 4 miles before Red's, and is about 4 miles long, judging
> from the Tom Harrison map.  The Forest Service update says 350-400
> trees were cleared from this stretch, hopefully that is the same as
> saying all the trees have been cleared.
>
> 2. From Horseshoe Lake, call the ESTA for a dial-a-ride shuttle into
> town.  If my phone gest reception. 760-924-3184.  $4.20/person for a
> ride into town from there. Elsewise, I hitch or walk.
>
> This would seem to be Yogi's #3 handbook option for 'Getting there'.
> The #2 option doesn't make sense to me, Teatree's comments about
> distance are way off.
>
> If anyone see's a flaw in this strategy, or has a better plan, please
> let me know.  Leaving Independence tomorrow AM.