Sose wrote:Great trip and photos Jim! Can you tell me which parts of the area are presently under fire closure? Also, how to obtain permits for an early A.M start? Thanks!
Sose,
For what's still closed and what is open in the SGW, you need look no further than my blog:
Lake Fire Closure Area.
As for permits, just call the Mill Creek Ranger Station, (909) 382-2882, a couple of weeks in advance (at least) and ask what's available. Then go fill out a
Wilderness Permit request form.
The ranger station opens at 7:00 AM on Saturdays and I think Sundays too, but if you go day of, all the permits for the trail you want may be already taken. There are other places to hike around there* besides in the wilderness, but if your heart is set on a particular hike, it's best to get a permit in advance.
HJ
*Wildhorse Trail, Santa Ana River Trail (the part that isn't under fire closure), Siberia Creek Trail, and the area west of Onyx Summit.