By the way what is it like in parking out there? Is it pretty safe? Are there any issues with breakins or vandalism on cars?
By the way what is it like in parking out there? Is it pretty safe? Are there any issues with breakins or vandalism on cars?
Update!!!
I had a very nice conversation with Bunnie Watkins (USACE--Perry Lake). Here is a few highlights of our convo:
1. I reconfirmed that primitive camping IS allowed along the trail w/o permit.
2. She will be contacting the water district to have the water spigot turned on for us.
3. She is snail-mailing me brochures, maps, and terra-fauna guides for the area.
4. She will be in contact with the rangers/sheriffs dept. to have them keep an eye on our vehicles.
5. She informed me that the lake level is down about 6 feet but said there was no issue regarding filtering water other than it may be a bit more difficult to access the source.
6. She gave me her cell # and the Ranger's cell # if we have any questions, need to report issues, or I.C.E.
7. Trail maintenance was performed in November, but said if we would like to do any, it would be much appreciated, or reporting of issues would also be appreciated.
Looking forward to this weekend.
"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." -- Dalai Lama XIV
"He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate."
--Henry David Thoreau
For anyone who may have missed it. Here is the link to google maps for driving directions.
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...be2efac2&msa=0
"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." -- Dalai Lama XIV
"He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate."
--Henry David Thoreau
I know just the guyOriginally Posted by RamenShamen
Thanks for doing all that.
This is why you guys are da bomb to hang with.
Thanks Ramen!!!
Gotta say that it's really cool that she's going to have the water turned on for us, and have the sheriff/rangers keep an eye on our vehicles.
I'm going to TRY to be onsite in the parking lot area around 3 as well, but it may be a little problematical.
We have an ETA for any of the other folks? Maybe plan on meeting up around 3 or so for those that live here in the area?
So . . . Would a chainsaw be considered part of an ultralight backpack rig?
I'm so envious of you guys! Wish I could get off work and go with you all. I'm glade you guys have the rangers and sheriffs on your side.
I too got some snail mail. They included two very large maps of the trail and tons of other information about the lake.
Good luck and be safe! Happy hanging!
"Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth." - Jules Verne
3 is doable for me.
I'll hike in Saturday afternoon proaly 3pm. See you guys then
I know just the guy
Thanks for doing all that.
LOL! Hey, I had help (accessories).
"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." -- Dalai Lama XIV
"He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate."
--Henry David Thoreau
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