Tag Archives: Giant Sequoia National Monument
Video: Maggie Lakes
Take a 7 minute journey with user Beto Renteria on an overnight trip to Maggie Lakes. See lush green meadows, vista points, one of Maggie Lakes, and more. Here is what Beto noted about the video in case you were … Continue reading
Exempt from Fire Restrictions
The Sequoia National Forest has issued fire restrictions for the Hume Lake and Western Divide Ranger Districts. However, the Golden Trout Wilderness is an exempt so no worries there. However, traveling through the National Forest to get to the wilderness … Continue reading
Wildfire Update for Sequoia National Forest
Information was just released this morning from the Sequoia National Forest regarding the Hidden Fire, Jacobsen Fire, and others outside of the wilderness area. Springville, Ca. – November 18, 2016 – Four wildfires, Hidden, Meadow, Jacobson, and Slate Fires, burning … Continue reading
Fire Restrictions Reduced, Not Eliminated
In response to the decreasing fire danger, the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument have reduced fire restrictions, effective immediately. Campfires and charcoal barbecues will once again be permitted inside most developed campgrounds and other designated areas. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Fire Restrictions, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Reduced, Sequoia National Forest
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Elevated Fire Restrictions
Porterville, Calif., July 15, 2016 – Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument officials have elevated the level of fire restrictions starting July 14, 2016. According to Brent Skaggs, Sequoia National Forest Fire Management Officer, NO campfires or charcoal fires, are … Continue reading
Griswold Trail Re-Opened
The Griswold Trail (31E18) runs through the Sequoia National Monument, Mountain Home State Forest, and the western side of the Golden Trout Wilderness. Most people would access the trail from Moses Gulch Campground by crossing the river and heading south towards … Continue reading
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Tagged 31E18, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Griswold Trail, Miner's Cabin, Mountain Home State Forest
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Wildfire: North Fire Morning Update
Here is the latest news regarding the North Fire from InciWeb. It is located near the Jacobsen Trail. The morning report goes as follows: The North Fire was discovered late in the day on Wednesday June 10th burning in a … Continue reading
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Tagged 31E21, Camp Wishon, Giant Sequoia National Monument, InciWeb, Jacobsen Trail, North Fire, Sequoia National Forest
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Wildfire: North Fire
Although not in the Golden Trout Wilderness, there is one nearby. If you are planning to hike around the Sequoia National Forest side of the wilderness this weekend, continue reading for more information. The North Fire is near the old … Continue reading
Trail Report: Griswold Trail
The Griswold Trail (31E18) is a very old and hardly used trail. It junctions with the Eastside Trail within the Mountain Home State Experimental Forest on the Sequoia National Forest side of the wilderness. This trail provides a steep but … Continue reading
Winter Storm Closes Roads
The most recent storm dropped snow this time around closing several roads accessing the Golden Trout Wilderness. Consider these roads closed until sometime in April or late May. Hopefully the Sierra Nevada mountains receive a better snow pack this year … Continue reading
