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tekewin Posts: 381
5 days ago
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Hi, everyone.
I was thinking about trying to reach Salvador Canyon next month, but I am concerned about whether I can make the drive to get close enough. I haven't driven that road in the last 5 years.
I read a recent post here about how the creek has covered the road in certain places.
Has anyone been past the crossings to the junction with Sheep Canyon road?
Any info would be helpful. I'd hate to plan a big trip and get turned back before getting close.
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2631
5 days ago
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You should be able to call the VC and get current conditions I would think. Of course an actual eye witness that has been there recently would be good also.
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Brian Posts: 246
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I've been there recently. The road is fine up until 3rd crossing, but the gate is closed there and probably will remain so for the next several years. The section between the gate and boulder alley is where the creek has taken over the road. The park would need to come up with a new route for the road in order to open it and I haven't heard any definitive word about whether they plan to do that.
So basically it's hike-only past the 3rd crossing (or bike, horse, etc)
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tekewin Posts: 381
5 days ago
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Brian wrote:
I've been there recently. The road is fine up until 3rd crossing, but the gate is closed there and probably will remain so for the next several years. The section between the gate and boulder alley is where the creek has taken over the road. The park would need to come up with a new route for the road in order to open it and I haven't heard any definitive word about whether they plan to do that.
So basically it's hike-only past the 3rd crossing (or bike, horse, etc)
Much appreciated. Helpful...and disappointing, haha.
I know this a longshot, but is the Lower Willows Trail passable, or is that just a trail and not a road?
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Brian Posts: 246
5 days ago
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tekewin wrote:
Brian wrote:
I've been there recently. The road is fine up until 3rd crossing, but the gate is closed there and probably will remain so for the next several years. The section between the gate and boulder alley is where the creek has taken over the road. The park would need to come up with a new route for the road in order to open it and I haven't heard any definitive word about whether they plan to do that.
So basically it's hike-only past the 3rd crossing (or bike, horse, etc)
Much appreciated. Helpful...and disappointing, haha.
I know this a longshot, but is the Lower Willows Trail passable, or is that just a trail and not a road?
The closed gate is before lower willows. And in any case, Rocko and I tried to go through lower willows a couple years ago and even the foot path was badly overgrown.
I did a backpacking trip to Cougar Canyon about a month ago and the mileage wasn't too bad (about 4 miles from the gate) but it's hard to walk in the soft sand (no vehicles have been going through, so nothing to compact it).
Depending on where you're trying to go, you might be able to go down from the road that goes to Combs Peak?
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Brian Posts: 246
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Also I think the upper road (from the town of Anza to Bailey's Cabin) is open. But last time I drove that it was in very rough shape.
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tekewin Posts: 381
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Brian wrote:
Also I think the upper road (from the town of Anza to Bailey's Cabin) is open. But last time I drove that it was in very rough shape.
Thanks. I'll check out the upper roads. Not sure I have the skill to drive it.
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