Piute Pass 6/1

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Re: Piute Pass 6/1

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Harlen,

Looking forward to your TR.. This section would seem to be a tad "pulk unfriendly." :)
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Re: Piute Pass 6/1

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I'm heading over piute hopefully up to the desolation lake area for the weekend of the 4th. I'm curious how the creek crossings look up there in the basin? Are they dangerous or is everything still covered in tons of snow?
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Hi Wcotton,

Welcome to HST!
This should answer your question: http://www.highsierratopix.com/communit ... 43#p120494
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.

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Re: Piute Pass 6/1

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Awesome thank you for that link, it answered many of my questions.
I'm not used to being in that much snow, going to be an interesting adventure.
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Wcotten wrote:Awesome thank you for that link, it answered many of my questions.
I'm not used to being in that much snow, going to be an interesting adventure.
Call to make sure the North lake road is open before you leave. Adventures are great. Be Prepared.. Both water and snow.
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Re: Piute Pass 6/1

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Thanks for that heads up. I found that north lake campground is still closed. Can't get ahold of anyone at the ranger station no matter when I call it seems. Is the trailhead accessible even if the campground is closed?
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Yes, the trailhead would still be open.. But keep calling. Maverick reported the road closed due to runoff damage. Put the number on speed dial and hit it everytime you have time. I assume you're calling the Bishop ranger station?? Phone: (760) 873-2500 or 760-873-2400.

or any of these numbers: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/abo ... st/offices

Edit: This page and the closures are important: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/inyo/ale ... ?aid=41286

Click on the link for closures and you can see what is closed.
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Inyo Sheriff has some pics posted of North Lake Road on FB at https://www.facebook.com/inyonf/photos/ ... 01/?type=3 .
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Ok.. I'll say it again.. September! Do coastal trips or safe foothill trips now. THIS IS NOT THE YEAR TO PRESS FATE!!! until September.
Nice pointer to FB Dave.
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Re: Piute Pass 6/1

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The road to the North lake Trial head was open on June 14th, and the TH was completely dry.

When we came back out on the 17th, the gate to the CG was open, the road was dry, and the CG was pretty full of tents. So we reckon that its been open since mid-June.

No real trouble with river crossings- a couple of easy log crossings of the creek below Loch Leven. Check our recent TR for more detail, and pics. Good luck.
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