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Re: bizarre Recreation.gov behavior
Are Inyo permits less competitive this year for some reason? Reason I ask is that I see a lot of popular permits available for September 1 as I type this several hours after the time they are released
By ravi_jmt2013 · #77978 ·
Re: bizarre Recreation.gov behavior
Shhhhh¡­ that¡¯s a secret because there are no February days that correspond to 6 months later. Jeff Pronouns: He/Him/His
By Jeff Manas · #77977 ·
bizarre Recreation.gov behavior
Just got my permit but when I looked at 10 AM there were 99+ available permits for entering at Mono Pass exiting Whitney on Sept. 1.? I checked and double checked my confirmed permit. Judy McGuire
By judithsmcguire · #77976 ·
Reds Meadow Road update for 2025
I noticed the Reds Meadow Road Closure page has been updated. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd1127643 The road will be open Thursday through Sunday for most of July and
By Frank · #77975 ·
Re: Alternatives
I was lucky in 2018 in that I passed through the busy mountain bike areas mid-week so I didn't encounter too many large groups. Anyone planning this hike should try to avoid these areas on weekends if
By Frank · #77974 ·
Re: Alternatives
On a Sunday in early Sept 2015 I counted 120 bikes passing me going south from Monarch Pass. Put me in a foul mood for the rest of the day. Cherish the wilderness and hope it never allows bikes. CO is
By judithsmcguire · #77973 ·
Re: Alternatives
A few years ago the CT Foundation said they were actively encouraging MTB's on the trail because "It should be open to everyone'. I quit the foundation after that and told them why. Let us hope this
By ken jessett · #77972 ·
Re: Alternatives
That¡¯s true on many parts of the CT. Actually the place where I remember the most bikes was right after Monarch Crest heading southbound. For the most part, bikers were courteous but it does
By ravi_jmt2013 · #77971 ·
Re: Alternatives
One of the downsides of the loop and indeed much of the non-wilderness portions of the CT is the presence - and active encouragement from the CT Foundation - of mountain bikers.
By ken jessett · #77970 ·
Re: Alternatives
I was looking into Collegiate Loop logistics today and learned that the Clouds Hostel in Leadville provides shuttles to Twin Lakes for $45-50. Leadville is accessible by bus from Frisco via Summit
By ravi_jmt2013 · #77969 ·
Re: Alternatives
Trail angel. :-)
By ken jessett · #77968 ·
Re: Alternatives
Your story makes me glad about about my decision to turn around and go pick up a couple of hikers at the pass and take them into Lake City a couple of years ago. It took me a few seconds to process
By Curt Kinchen · #77967 ·
Re: Alternatives
In 2014, there was supposed to be a regular shuttle sponsored by trail angels in Lake City but for some reason it didn¡¯t show up. Since the shuttle time was at noon, there was theoretically time to
By ravi_jmt2013 · #77966 ·
Re: Alternatives
It is interesting that The Colorado Trail book states that the distance from the CT (Spring Creek Pass) to Lake City is 17 miles and goes on to say: ".. probably too far for most backpackers to travel
By ken jessett · #77965 ·
Re: Alternatives
Getting to Lake City was difficult for me as well. There was a lot of traffic but no one stopped at the trailhead for at least an hour. ?I started walking and a few miles later someone took pity on
By ravi_jmt2013 · #77964 ·
Re: Alternatives
I took the bus ride. It was very pretty too and a comfortable ride. Wifi on both Bustang and bus to Durango.
By Dwight Waknitz · #77963 ·
Re: Alternatives
I agree after a strenuous multi day hike taking the train would be a relaxing means to return home. Particularly when it travels through Colorado [email protected]> wrote:
By ken jessett · #77962 ·
Re: Alternatives
On the CT the worst hitch for me was to Lake City.? No traffic on rd.? Waited over an hour.? Meanwhile, hikers wanting ride piled up.? Luckily a pickup happened by and gave us a ride in rain (very
By judithsmcguire · #77961 ·
Re: Alternatives
Yes, it isn¡¯t fast. However the Outrider to Bustang trip from Durango to Denver is beautiful and inexpensive. And it drops you off a block from easy transit to the airport.
By Marsha · #77960 ·
Re: Alternatives
Bus schedule from Durango to Denver Fastest 11h 58m Daily buses 1 6:32?AM?¨C?6:30?PM 11h 58m 1 change *Not real convenient and not real quick* *Train similar time* * 6:24?AM Durango,