We were able to get out and groom the A-B-K loop yesterday, and the conditions are still holding out ok on those trails that are at higher elevation and west of 395. Due to full melt out on the A trail leaving shady rest, we will not be grooming any more this season. Thanks and looking forward to the next one!
The USFS has ploughed Deadman Creek rd, so please use caution in that area, especially if traveling off trail.
Hey Folks, Our Snowcat broke down out in the field on Sunday. We are waiting on parts and mechanics to come down from Reno. The current plan is to fix it tomorrow and get back to daily grooming. Keep an eye out here for the latest updates. And please note that the cat went down during the storm on Sunday, so expect fresh ungroomed conditions across the network currently. Thanks and apologies for the incovenience.
The USDA Forest Service will begin an emergency operation to trap and move up to 25 snow-bound wild horses located on the Inyo National Forest outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory. This emergency action is critical to ensuring the future health, well-being, and humane treatment of these wild horses as they are in critical jeopardy due to snow impact, limited water, and extremely limited forage.
Effective from January 17 at 9 a.m. through January 27, going into or being within the Bald Mountain Closure Area is prohibited within the Inyo National Forest. Due to the nature of the bait and water trap method, wild horses are reluctant to approach the trap site when there is too much activity; therefore, only essential personnel will be allowed at the trap site during the operation. We ask the public to not interfere with the operation.
Multiple Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) routes are affected by this closure, including portions of Trail I, Trail D, I and D Connector Trail. Travel on the trails within the closure is prohibited. The closure area is shown on the map. Contact: [email protected]
Motorized Multi-Use Routes+
| ABC | Distance | Open | Last Groomed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 21.4km | |||
B | 7.91km | |||
C | 16.42km | |||
D | 17.95km | |||
D-I Cutoff | 5.86km | |||
F | 4.12km | |||
G | 21.92km | |||
H | 4.51km | |||
I | 20.7km | |||
K | 5km | |||
L | 8.75km |
Obsidian Dome Nordic Area+
| ABC | Distance | Open | Last Groomed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Obsidian Dome Nordic Trails | 8.26km |
Shady Rest Park+
| ABC | Distance | Open | Last Groomed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New Shady Loop | 2.61km | |||
Old Shady Loop | 1.4km | |||
Pine Cone Cutoff | 0.89km |
Sherwin Winter Trails+
| ABC | Distance | Open | Last Groomed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sherwins Winter Trail | 1.44km |