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[pct-l] the detour



Here's what the guidebook says about the 25-mile
detour:

"P 116, Col 1, Par 1, Line 9: Crab Flats Road 3N16:
The PCT from this point, all of the way down Holcomb
Creek and Deep Creek, to Mojave River Forks Reservoir
dam, has been closed by the massive and devastating
Willow Fire, which began August 28, 1999. A sign at
the road crossing notes the closure. USFS and PCT
Association crews plan to rehabilitate the trail
during Spring and Summer of 2000, but through
travelers this year should plan to use the 25.0-mile
alternate route, which adds 3.1 miles to the journey,
to regain PCT tread west of the reservoir.
Short-section hikers should plan to go elsewhere.
There are, unfortunately, persistent rumors among USFS
personnel that the entire 21.9  mile trail segment
will not be reopened at all during calendar year
2000."

Sara B.
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