Tag Archives: Golden Trout Wilderness

Wildfire: Cow Fire at 1250 Acres

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

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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Wildfire: Cow Fire up to 871 acres

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

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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Wildfire: Cow Fire

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

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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Trip Report: Maggie Lakes

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

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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Trip Report: GTW on the Inyo

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

Backpacker Tony Kurlander headed out to the eastern side of the Golden Trout Wilderness for a few days. He started and ended in Horseshoe Meadow. Here is what he had to report. I drove up to Horseshoe Meadows to acclimate … Continue reading →

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Trip Report from 6-21 to 6-30

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

  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 →

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Trail Report: A Loop from Horseshoe

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

Thanks to Tony for providing detailed information on his trip into the eastern side of the Golden Trout Wilderness. Here is what he has to report. I drove up to Horseshoe Meadows to acclimate the night of Wednesday, 20 June … Continue reading →

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Sherman Pass Road Opens!

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

The Sherman Pass Road is now open to Kennedy Meadows. However the connecting road that takes users to the Blackrock Trailhead and into the Inyo side of the Golden Trout Wilderness remains closed. As soon as this route officially is … Continue reading →

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Wildfire: Jordan Fire at 60% Containment

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

Incident Start Date: 6/09/2019   Cause: Lightning   Size: 523 acres   Containment: 60%       Incident Type: Full Suppression Vegetation Type: Brush and timber Agency: Inyo National Forest, U.S.D.A. Forest Service Resources Assigned: Engines: 1   Helicopters: 6 Crews: 5   Total Personnel: 205 Current Situation: The Inyo National Forest Type 3 Incident Management Organization is managing … Continue reading →

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Horseshoe Meadow

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

Thanks to Peter Fulks for Sharing his photo from his trip up to Horseshoe Meadow. Apparently he had a good day fishing using his tenkara rod. According to him, “they are biting!”

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