by JerryN » Sat Jun 20, 2020 5:22 pm
We hiked the PCT from Saddle Junction to Fobes Ranch on the 18th of June. The trail is in relatively good shape. There are downed trees, but all easily passed. The rockslide is still there. Someone put a doubled climbing rope for protection. Thank you whomever you are. If you are confident of your hold and have no exposure issues, you can use it as a landline. Otherwise you can clip in with a sling and carabiner for added safety. We passed the rockslide with no problem, but you would have to evaluate it and your abilities and exposure risk tolerance yourself. YMMV. There is a fair amount of poodle dog though none totally blocks the trail. beware of the dawg! All in all a wonderful hike in an area I have not been. 18.5 miles Humber to Fobes Ranch trailhead, 3,200' of gain and 4,700' of loss.