Tag Archives: Golden Trout Wilderness
Trip Report: Lewis Camp TH to Willow Meadows
Pete headed out to the Sequoia National Forest side of the Golden Trout Wilderness. He did a three day and two night trip. Here is what he has to report. Trail Report: Trail Report: Lewis Camp TH to Willow Meadows 7/17-19/20 … Continue reading
Final Snow Survey for 2020
The final snow survey results for the Kern River Basin are in for 2020. The snow pack is not great for the area either, which is unfortunate. The May 1 average is 39% of normal for the area. Prepare for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, California Cooperative Snow Survey, CDEC, Golden Trout Wilderness, May, Snow Conditions
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March Snow Survey Results
As many of you local California residents have experienced, we are not doing so well regarding rain and snow. The numbers from the March 1 snow survey reflect the dry month. The Kern River Basin is at 45% of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Golden Trout Wilderness, Kern River Basin, March, Snow Conditions, Snow Survey, snowpack
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Trail Report from August 2019
Back in August of 2019 Phil headed out of the Forks of the Kern Trailhead to Painters Camp. Here is what he had to report. Should help with some planning this season. Hiked from Llyods Medows – Forks of the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, August, Forks of the Kern, Golden Trout Wilderness, Kern River, Lloyd Meadow Road, Manzanita Creek, Painters Camp
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Wildfire: Cow Fire at 1250 Acres
Here is the latest information on the Cow Fire. The image above is a progression map showing the fire moving in a more north to north eastern direction. Firefighters continue strengthening line around the Cow Fire as it moves east … Continue reading
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Tagged Cow Fire, Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo National Forest, Lightning, wildfire
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Wildfire: Cow Fire up to 871 acres
Source: InciWeb The Cow fire is approximately 871 acres with a growth of 100 acres and 15% contained. Yesterday crews continued to burn to the east along Division Z, strengthening the control line. In Division A, crews held and mopped … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, Bald Mountain, Cow Fire, Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo National Forest, Type 3, Webcam, Wilderness
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Wildfire: Cow Fire
A lightning caused wildfire is burning on the Inyo side of the Golden Trout Wilderness. It is known as the Cow Fire. Here is the latest information and trail closures. The Cow Fire, burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness, has … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, Cow Fire, Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo National Forest, wildfire
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Trip Report: Maggie Lakes
Backpacker Christopher headed out to Maggie Lakes recently. He submitted the photo above too. Here is what he had to report. Hiked from the Summit Trailhead at the end of Forest Service road 21S50. Road was a little rough but … Continue reading
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Tagged 21S50, Golden Trout Wilderness, Maggie Lakes, Sequoia National Forest, Summit Trail
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Trip Report from 6-21 to 6-30
Backpacker Phil Sallaway headed out to the Sequoia side of the Golden Trout Wilderness for several days in June. Here is what he has to report about water levels in some rivers and the trails he hiked. Started 6/21 … Continue reading
