Kicking off 2026

[nobohiker]

Here we are, it is February and I hear SanJac calling my name again. C2C sometime between now and May is the goal. Need to look into snow conditions and also if the trail lis closed. Came here to see what trip reports others posted here, but looks like not a whole lot happened.
Anyways, happy 2026 and happy trails

-Rick

[guest]

Hi, almost no snow below 8k at this time it appears, (anyone been to the summit lately), but, as you know, one bigass storm is heading into Calif. this coming week, so we'll see.
Might be fun snowshoeing, but probably not for Skyline, maybe tram to summit if there's a fit group willing to break the trail / route in. This will be good for the forest and for all the creeks in the mtns.
SanJacJon's website mentioned this being another super dry winter to date, (with a few areas below 10k ft. having hard ice from metling and freezing, and the big storm could bring snow Way down below 5k, (we'll see). SS

[guest]

Hi, I'd imagine you check the tram cam, which is now showing a good foot, with more on the way. Of course it could all melt fast with extended sunny days. Hopefully, the snow will be gone, or at least manageable, (w micros, poles and some skill), before the desert heats up too much. ss

[nobohiker]

Well, trying C2C on Monday or Tuesday when temps are supposed to dip a bit. As far as I can tell the trail is ‘open’ unless I am missing something?

Happy Trails All!

[guest]

Hey Nobo, unless your planning a arduous C2C2C, or bailing out into Idyllwild, I just noticed the tram has been closed from Sept 8 to Oct 4th, sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Maybe you can reschedule for early Oct, unless El Nino brings early snow. scott

[nobohiker]

Oh wow, I am glad I posted here, I was not aware of the maintainance. Thanks for letting me know.
I have done C2C2C once and will not do that again. I shall postpone my hike. Bummer since my backup hike for Monday is also not an option due to weather. Will try Langley for Tuesday.

[guest]

Yeah, I've never gone all the way down Skyline, no thanks. I had a buddy get stuck doing Skyline during shut-down, luckily, he was the race director of The Tram Road Challenge race and they let him ride down with maint. crew. Bummer for you, since the wx seems decent, although I prefer when the desert lows dip into the 60's, if possible. ss