Pine Canyon Project

Trail Gorillas Pete and Jerry started the cutting during the week, and then Dave and I were joined by Troop 555 and other PCTA volunteers to clear miles 508/509 near Pine Canyon Road. Congrats to all who participated, and special thanks also go to Kathy for serving as our crew cook and to Rancho Corona del Valle for their hospitality in allowing us the use of their property and kitchen. On Sunday, we finished treading out the worst stretch while snow fell, but we could not have brushed so much trail without the help of all those mentioned above.

Next Project: March 31- April 1

Hello Pacific Crest Trail Volunteers,
The next trail project planned is March 31 - April 1, in Miles 505 - 509, at 3800 - 5200 ft elevations on the north slope of Liebre Mtn. PCTA will supply all equipment and tools, and meals for overnighters. Volunteers can pick either day to work with us, or both, and camp with us at Rancho Corona del Valle
Campers who arrive Friday night will be served Saturday breakfast before we head out. Otherwise, meet at the ranch at 0730 Saturday morning with your packed lunch.
A high-clearance vehicle is not required to access the work site.
Volunteers will need to bring leather work gloves, robust footwear, sun protection, long pants / long-sleeved shirts for working in brush, and weatherproof shell. Day volunteers should also bring a sack lunch and water. We will be working the segment of PCT above Pine Canyon Rd, so up to 2.5 miles of hiking is required to access the work.

Scout Troop 17 in Pine Canyon

Today was a great day to be out working on the PCT! After Pete and the PCTA Trail Gorillas cleared trail this week, Palmdale Scout Troop 17 was out today to clear the cuttings off the trail.
This general area remains the most-worked part of Section E, due to the 2004 Pine Fire and heavy precipitation of the following winter. Now the chaparal is growing back with a vengeance! The PCT out here is likely to see increased traffic with Sec D closed now, but that's good, and with more trail users, the maintenance work is enjoyed by more people.