When the gate is closed there are still nine legal parking spaces this side of the locked gate (which still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent to be displayed). The route largely follows the established trail, but hikers coming from Long Valley over the weekend either did not find or follow my broken trail from last week, so in sections the route is unusual. 805-579-1116 evolverealtyca@gmail.com. There is a very well-traveled track from Saddle Junction to Tahquitz Peak (multiple photos below). "They're going to slip and fall thousands of feet, like these other hikers, if they're not properly prepared. Locations in between, especially those on the western and southern slopes, added more with up to five inches at Saddle Junction (8100 ft). The high country remained above the cloud for this one, with no fresh snowfall above about 8000 ft. The Peak Trail has about 90% cover of icy snow to 9900 ft elevation, and then >95% cover to San Jacinto Peak. Hikers should be prepared for temperatures below freezing in the high country, and generally far freezing when considering wind chill effects. PCTA is aware of the situation, and is hoping to start addressing it soon (weather permitting). Days change quickly from pleasant to snow and ice. I recorded a short video discussion there (available here on YouTube) which gives a feel for current conditions. The northerly wind was bitter at the Peak and got stronger throughout the morning as we descended. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. This is the third time this century that Idyllwild has surpassed 60 inches of snow in a winter (62.8 inches in 2000/01, and 62.4 inches in 2010/11), so 60+ inch winters might be considered to occur roughly once every decade. With two further snowfalls expected in the next ten days, and moderate to strong winds in the high country expected for most of those days causing some daily drifting of snow, much of the trail system may remain completely or somewhat obscured by moderate snow at least into the third week of January. The San Bernardino Mountains are unique in that they have an eastwest orientation, making them transverse to the general northsouth orientation of most of California's coastal mountains. At home at 5550 ft in Idyllwild we recorded 10.9F (-12C), the lowest temperature we have recorded there in nine winters. This storm is expected to have two periods of precipitation, one each on 11th and 12th. 9.1 miles one-way. There is a well-traveled track on the lowest section of Deer Springs Trail continuing out to Suicide Rock. I have kept crampons on for most of the descent, removing them most of the way down Devils Slide Trail. Hendley described his friend as always well-prepared for a hike. We had a Garmin GPS with us and it showed the total round trip mileage from the parking lot where you first start walking, to the top and back, as being a little over 18 miles round trip! Final precipitation numbers for Idyllwild (measured at 5550 ft elevation) across the three days were 5.06 inches of rain and 6.5 inches of snow, although only about half of the latter remained on the ground as a few inches were removed by (relatively) warm rain between snow storms. Donate via PayPal using the link below. I descended Deer Springs Trail, again breaking trail the entire way, but again through light snow sitting on top of a very solid, icy snow layer. On South Ridge Trail spikes at least, but preferably crampons, are required for the uppermost switchbacks. Matthew L. Jones, 15, of San Bernardino tumbled about 400 feet to his death from a steep, burned slope near Devore on Jan. 11. March 4 - San Gorgonio via Dobbs ridge/peak and return same route. I put together this table from a spreadsheet I maintain of publicly available National Weather Service meteorological data. Black Mountain Road also closed on 7th November to vehicle traffic at the gate 1.7 miles up from Highway 243. SNOW DEPTHS measured on 6th February 2023 are as follows. Currently few major trail routes have been traveled and even those may become partially obscured by drifted snow and fresh icefall. So rather than being a once-in-a-generation event, this may prove to be a once-in-a-lifetime event for most Idyllwild residents. Snow at all elevations will become increasingly firm and icy following multiple freeze-thaw cycles, and compaction by increasing hiker traffic in places, and I cannot overemphasize the importance of having both appropriate equipment and the right skill set for the terrain. Only 2.5 inches of snow fell at San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft) decreasing to 0.25 inch in upper Fern Valley (at approximately 6000 ft). per winter back then. Vivian Creek 9.3 miles 5,422' gain The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. Comments Off on Updated El Dorado closure area. Their arrival followed a period of several days of temperatures well above seasonal the previous week which had produced some significant melting. Currently the USFS gate at Humber Park is closed. I stubbornly kept on my snowshoes to 10,100 ft elevation on the Peak Trail, despite some lateral slipping as I traversed the icy snow slopes. It is a very popular mountain with several trails that lead to the summit. UPDATE Thursday 15th December 2022: Early this morning I hiked to San Jacinto Peak from Humber via Devils Slide, Wellman and Peak trails. Spikes are currently recommended throughout the trail system above about 7500 ft. As forecast, the storm came in two main waves, with the bulk of the precipitation falling for most of the daylight hours of Sunday 11th, followed by a remarkably calm and clear night, and then a much less intense period of snowfall between about 0800-1300 on Monday 12th. PCT Mile 151) this morning, and recorded a short video available here on YouTube. Vivian Creek is popular because it's the shortest and most accessible route, but it's also the steepest, so expect a good workout on your way to the summit. Phone is 909-382-2882 or you can request a permit via fax at (909) 794-1125. contact San Bernardino National Forest, San Gorgonio Ranger District, 34701 Mill Creek Rd., Mentone, CA 92359 909-382-2882 or fax (909) 794-1125.Current Trail Conditions. However excellent well-traveled and compacted tracks are now in place for almost all major trails (details below). . Devils Slide Trail has a moderately traveled track to Saddle Junction. The Barton Flats Visitor Center on Hywy 38 and the Fawnskin Ranger Station in Big Bear also can issue these permits. This is frankly grossly misleading and in reality both trails no longer exist and are so completely overgrown I strongly advise hikers do not attempt to follow them. Conversely on the afternoon of Tuesday 6th the ice was distinctly more watery, and I wore spikes from San Jacinto Peak down to Wellman Divide (9700 ft). The USGS benchmark on the summit reads 11,501.6 feet and is dated 1989. Altitudes are approximate. As mentioned last week, current trail conditions are oddly reminiscent of spring, with snow distribution and iciness typical of April rather than December. 10 inches on 9th), Wellman Divide (9700 ft): 1-2 inches (was 4 inches on 9th), Annies Junction/approx. A positive start to the new year, this is a summary of conditions following the fifth Pacific storm (but only the third significant snowfall) of winter 2022/23 to impact the San Jacinto mountains. Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (perhaps lower in places) completely or largely obscured by moderate to deep snow; very cautious navigation is strongly recommended everywhere. Skyline Trail has a good track to follow through increasingly patchy, very thin, icy snow above about 7000 ft (the Traverse to Grubbs Notch). All trails above about 5500 ft are currently snow-covered. Does anybody have accurate GPS or other reading of the actual total elevation gain? Seven Pines Trail has not been traveled since the storm in mid December, at least not in its uppermost section, and there is no track to follow through the snow. LockA locked padlock Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. My tracks from Wednesday 18th January from Humber Park to/from San Jacinto Peak will be largely visible but may become somewhat obscured in places. South Fork via Dollar Lake 9.8 miles 4,622' gain Spikes are useful but not strictly required for ascending, but most hikers will continue to find them very useful for descending. There are layers of hard ice and firm icy snow beneath the fresh powder, and crampons are ideal at present everywhere above 9000 ft, potentially lower in places. At the Peak on Monday 30th January 2023 at 1110 the air temperature was 15.5F (-9C), with a windchill temperature of -0.4F (-18C), 98% relative humidity, and a light SSE wind sustained at 3 mph gusting to 8.4 mph. Note that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has announced they will be closed tomorrow, Saturday 25th, due to extreme weather. On 24th the road had about 30% patchy ice cover. Spikes could potentially be used to ascend to the highest peaks at this time, although crampons are certainly safer for traversing. If you have found this Report useful, please consider using this link to the Donate page. Trails above about 7500 ft currently remain lightly covered with patchy icy snow (more continuous above about 9000 ft). Forsee Creek, San Bernardino Peak, Momyer, and Vivian Creek trailheads offer a great opportunity to create through hikes that include the popular San Bernardino and San Gorgonio peaks, said Deputy Forest Supervisor John D. Exline. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 0-1 inch (0.5 inch hail/sleet plus 1.04 inch rain on 5th). Forecasts range widely from 6-22 inches of snow for the highest elevations across multiple days, with a mix of rain and several inches of snow at mid elevations. Major snowfall months have also occurred recently, in winters that did not otherwise end up with exceptional annual totals. However it is thinning rapidly everywhere, and will look radically different in a week or so. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Thereafter a cooling trend will take temperatures well below seasonal again including the possibility of minor precipitation on 11th-15th February. Details of snow depths measured at various locations on the trail system are given at the foot of this posting. San Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek Trail Directions: The San Gorgonio Mountain maintains the longest recorded line of sight in the contiguous United States it is plainly visible from the summit of Mount Whitney, 190 miles away. Snow cover is only 50% below 6700 ft, about 95% up to 7200 ft, and continuous thereafter. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' Given the importance of this trail for the safety of northbound PCT hikers in particular, it is one of several trails adopted by the Trail Report. The system averaged colder than the November storm, with more snow at lower elevations, although it was still notable that it initially rained as high as 9500 ft on the morning of Sunday 11th. We surveyed the PCT where it crosses Highway 74 (approx. ) or https:// means you've safely Note that tracks discussed can be obscured quickly by drifting of snow from strong winds, sometimes in days or even hours. This will make trail conditions more complicated, and if in any doubt whatsoever carry and use traction devices accordingly (see discussion in introduction above). Fish Creek 10.1 miles 3,342' gain A strong and bitterly cold NNE wind made conditions interesting, with large parts of the broken tracks filling in overnight with spindrift (and wind blown ice blocks), so I found myself breaking lengthy sections of trail yet again. LockA locked padlock Vehicles not parked in these spaces have been ticketed and/or towed. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Note that average depth is given; due to strong winds there has been extensive drifting, often particularly accumulating in the trails. Photos (5,382) Directions. They are now invaluable on heavily traveled, compacted, icy tracks (before they clear of snow in the coming weeks) such as Devils Slide, Ernie Maxwell, and Deer Springs trails, at least, especially mornings when conditions tend to be most icy, and for descending. Waterproof or highly water resistant footwear is recommended. Idyllwild (at 5550 ft): 3.5 inches (total 3.5 inch). Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (possibly lower in places) obscured by moderate snow, and even fresh tracks being erased by spindrift snow in places. Even if its warm and sunny at lower elevations, its cold and icy in the wilderness. View 41082 Cheyenne Trl, Beaumont, CA 92223 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. The first storm system comes through overnight on Tuesday 27th, with precipitation continuing into the morning of Wednesday 28th. Consequently cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. Comments Off on Vivian Creek Trail Maintenance, STAY SAFE! "If he's not hurt, he's on the move somewhere. I snowshoed down from San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide, Saddle Junction, and Devils Slide Trail. The first number is the current average total snow depth at that location followed in parentheses by the maximum depth where known so far this winter, generally immediately following the major storm sequence on 14th-17th January 2023. PCT Mile 181.8 (9070 ft): 4-5 inches (5.5 inches on 12th December), Marion Mountain Trail at junction with PCT (8700 ft): 4-6 inches (6 inches on 12th December), Long Valley (8600 ft): 3-4 inches (5-6 inches on 12th December), Strawberry Junction (8100 ft): 3 inches (4 inches on 12th December), Saddle Junction/approx. Fengguikou. Spitler Peak Trail has a very visible boot track through light snow in its upper switchbacks to the PCT. They are strongly recommended on certain moderate and higher angle slopes, at a minimum on the Peak Trail above Wellman Divide, the Wellman Trail, Deer Springs Trail above Little Round Valley, and uppermost South Ridge Trail, and on both flanks but critically on the north face of Tahquitz Peak. As discussed above, multiple additional snowfalls forecast for 14th-18th January will further complicate the trail conditions. San Gorgonio Wilderness Map. Fresh snow at San Jacinto Peak now measures 3-4 inches, snow in Long Valley (8600 ft) at three inches, and rainfall in Idyllwild since 0700 this morning at 0.6 inch. With a rapidly changing climate in the region in recent years, it has become increasingly common for there to be little or no difference in snow quantities at mid and higher elevations, often because the high country remains above the cloud, and this system was no exception. Hikers should expect to encounter new treefall hazards due to the enormous weight of ice from freezing rain associated with the early November storm, followed by recent Santa Ana winds, and after the passage of Tropical Storm Kay in September. 41900 Falls Rd. It has been a grim winter for search-and-rescue teams. The strange rollercoaster ride that has been winter 2022/23 so far will continue for the foreseeable future. WEATHER UPDATE Thursday 26th January 2023: Wild Santa Ana (north-east) winds today in the San Jacinto mountains have included gusts of 69 and 73 mph early this morning at automated stations at each end of Bonita Vista Road. For the foreseeable future hikers should be prepared for temperatures below freezing in the high country, and well below freezing when considering wind chill effects (see below for my recent weather observations from San Jacinto Peak). "The vegetation is not strong in burned areas; more rocks are falling than ever before in those areas. Fresh snowfall, melting, and freeze/thaw cycles will all combine to change trail conditions and potentially the preferred equipment for the terrain over the next week or two. Expect crowding. San Bernardino National Forest Near Angelus Oaks, California. Devils Slide Trail has a very lightly traveled track to Saddle Junction in place. You don't hike alone. At the Peak on Wednesday 18th January 2023 at 1115 the air temperature was 16.8F (-8C), with a windchill temperature of -3.6F (-20C), 27% relative humidity, and a frigid NNW wind sustained at 10 mph gusting to 25.8 mph. Thank you so much for your support. San Jacinto Peak (10810 ft): 2-4 inches (was 12 inches on 9th November), Little Round Valley (9800 ft): 2-4 inches (was approx. Many thanks to Kyle Eubanks who I chatted with at the Peak this afternoon. Forecasts are inconsistent regarding the amount of snowfall in this next storm, but those that I trust suggest 12+ inches in Idyllwild over the next 24 hours, with 1-2 feet in the high country. Recently I have mentioned the challenges of hard, icy snow underfoot and the value of using spikes (and/or crampons) especially for descending and traversing. Gary Suttle's book lists it as 8.4mi. Visitors can call our Mill Creek Visitor Center (909) 382-2882 and our staff will help plan any enjoyable trip to the forest." This may continue for several weeks, or could change given further fresh snowfall forecast. On the plus side, as I had hoped, the cold meant that the exposed snow slopes from 9200 ft and above were largely firm and icy (example photo below). Snowshoes will remain valuable anywhere off trail above about 8000 ft for the foreseeable future. The areas Im reporting are within a mile or so of the McDonalds. Forsee via Jackstraw 15.18 miles, 4,702' gain. South Ridge Trail [surveyed 10th Feb] is largely snow free until Old Lookout Flat at 7600 ft (c.15% snow cover). Searchers planned to be back out this morning looking for both men. The USFS gate at Humber Park remains closed. Baldy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hikers22jan22,1,1003736.story?coll=la-home-local Hikers Warned to Avoid Icy Risks Four are dead and two missing in Southland mountains. The Wellman Trail from Annies Junction to Wellman Divide has about 20% icy snow cover. The first number is the current total snow depth, followed in parentheses by the storm total for this latest storm 11th-12th December. Two ascents of San Jacinto Peak in three days had challenging snow and weather, but both were hugely enjoyable. Even when the gate is closed there are nine legal parking spaces below the locked gate (which still require an Adventure Pass or equivalent to be displayed). Early morning hikes to San Jacinto Peak have generally had icy snow underfoot with sufficient bite for grippy boots, allowing me to bareboot all the way to San Jacinto Peak. Although good tracks are now in place for most major trails (details below), cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. That's suicide." The cloud largely dissipated on my descent, affording some spectacular vistas. Elevation gain : 5,840 ft. Contact the San Bernardino National Forest, San Gorgonio Ranger District, 34701 Mill Creek Rd., Mentone, CA 92359 (909) 794-1123 or fax (909) 794-1125. All trails above about 7500 ft remain lightly snow-covered. The high country may be above the cloud for some of that storm, as only 2-3 inches are forecast for the high country. Please report trail conditions. The trail design is excellent, with the grade perfectly balanced for ascent and descent. 2006-2021 SummitPost.org. Winter conditions Be prepared for all weather conditions. As always after storms in the San Jacinto range be aware of considerable ice fall from overhead trees. On Thursday 15th I ascended San Jacinto Peak via the east side (Devils Slide, Wellman, and Peak trails) and descended the west side via Deer Springs Trail, while on Monday 19th we hiked to the Peak up and down the east side trails. Even experienced hikers should understand that winter ice hiking requires Alpine mountaineering equipment and skills, authorities said. My Time: 9 hours 17 minutes (moving), 11 hours 37 minutes total. A less intense but slow moving multi-storm system is forecast for Friday 16th-Wednesday 21st. At the Peak on Monday 12th December 2022 at 0715 the air temperature was 9.7F (-12C), with a windchill temperature of -13.4F (-25C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp WSW wind sustained at 12 mph gusting to 21.2 mph. San Bernardino Nat. Trails remain very icy due to daily freeze/thaw cycles and compaction from hiker traffic, so spikes are recommended throughout the trail system above about 8000 ft (lower in places). 2020 San Gorgonio: Type of Hike: Day hike: Trailhead: Vivian Creek Trail: Hiking Companions: Hiked with a partner: Road Conditions: Road suitable for all vehicles: Bug Status: Bugs were not too bad: Snow Conditions: Snow free: Trail Conditions: Trail in good condition: Long day hike, bugs were bearable, trail was dry. Be prepared for trails above about 8000 ft (perhaps lower in places) completely or largely obscured by moderate to deep snow. Devils Slide Trail is functionally clear of icy snow to Saddle Junction. Caming is allowed. website belongs to an official government organization in the Momyer trailhead is now open. The snow pack was hard enough to walk on top in some places but we did experience many holes. In Idyllwild (at 5550 ft) it started raining at 1100, where it has been relatively slow to accumulate so far, with 0.4 inch by 1500. Immediately north of Saddle Junction, snow cover is starting to become somewhat patchy on the sun exposed slope (Angels Glide) but icy snow cover is continuous through the Wellman and Peak trails to San Jacinto Peak. Note however that snow depth itself is rarely indicative of the difficulty (or otherwise) of hiking a particular trail. This information will be updated daily over the next week as details are changing significantly with every new forecast. Thursday 5th January saw the fifth storm in the past ten days in the San Jacinto mountains. Unusually for me, I followed the entire route of the established trail down to Little Round Valley. Most days will be at least partly cloudy. Report An Accident; Traffic Cameras >> Interstate 10 >> California >> North Palm Springs >> News Reports. The East Ridge Trail from near Miller Peak to San Jacinto Peak has multiple tracks, all of which were disappearing under fresh spindrift when I ascended that way on Monday 23rd. I postholed barebooting to 8900 ft before putting on crampons. By 1st February there was a somewhat meandering snowshoe track from Round Valley (and presumably Long Valley) up to San Jacinto Peak, ultimately using the East Ridge route from near Miller Peak, that generally followed lower angle terrain and avoided the traversing slopes of the Peak Trail. While all time and labor is volunteered, the San Jacinto Trail Report uses small private donations to cover costs. One major treefall hazard is across the trail almost exactly midway between the trailheads at Humber Park and Tahquitz View Drive. The freeze level has remained around 7500 ft for most of today, but is forecast to drop overnight closer to 6000 ft. Dcouvrez les 9 joyaux cachs visiter et planifiez votre prochaine aventure ds maintenant autour de Yucaipa. The wilderness encompasses an incredible transition between desert, and mountain environments, including an enormous variety of thriving plant and animal species, in addition to bear, deer, mountain lion and bighorn sheep. (909) 382-2682 (Voice) After an interesting month of weather, the remainder of January into February is forecast to be somewhat more settled. Underlying that powder are layers of ice (largely from freezing rain storms) which are much more perilous. But I'm worried about him." Average snow depth around the peak was 24-25 inches, but heavily drifted. Hiking Trails. Darren Goodman of the sheriff's search-and-rescue team. That said, the going was extremely easy as the rain layer on top of the snow remaining for earlier storms had completely frozen, so I was only having to break trail through an inch or two of fine powder. Complete list of supporters, I-10/San Gorgonio Pass to I-15/Cajon Pass, Hwy-14/Agua Dulce to Hwy-58/Mojave-Tehachapi, Hwy-58/Mojave-Tehachapi to Hwy-178/Walker Pass, Hwy-138/Mt. A rapidly warming montane climate, with changes especially striking at high elevation, is exacerbating all of these issues.
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