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Manhattan Beach, CA
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Last Updated:
Januart 13, 2017
| General | Hikemaster's Handbook | Reservations | Iodine | Graces | ||
Weekend Reservations
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| Always call to check because the rules can change at any time. Please let us know of any obsolete contact information or broken links. |
Wilderness Permits
The rules for obtaining permits vary from agency to agency. Some allow you to get permits by phone or fax and others require they be obtained by mail. Also the times when permits can be obtain and the maximum group size vary. The following table shows the responsible agency and basic rules for the most common areas the troop hikes in.
| Location | Agency | Phone | Group Size | Permit Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Gorgonio (San Bernardino National Forest) |
Mill Creek Ranger Station 34701 Mill Creek Road Mentone, CA 92359 |
Mail in or FAX form, FAX: (909) 794-1125 Recording (909) 382-2881 Live person (909) 382-2882 (Thur-Mon 8:00am - 4:30pm) |
12 | 3 months |
| Used for Johns Meadow, Halfway, Trail Fork Springs, Fish Creek, Dollar Lake, Dry Lake, High Creek, Vivian Creek | ||||
| San Jacinto (National Forest) |
Idyllwild Ranger Station 54270 Pinecrest P.O. Box 518 Idyllwild, CA 92549 |
Mail in or FAX form. FAX: (909) 659-2107 Permit information (909) 382-2922 or (951) 659-2117 #5 Ranger station: (909) 382-2921 U.S.F.S. (909) 659-2117 (Mon - Fri 8:00am - 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am - 4:30pm) |
12 | 3 months |
| Used for Skunk Cabbage/Laws Camp. (Zones: Skunk Cabbage, Tahquitz, Chinquapin, North Rim, Lower Basin, Desert View) Also for the first night in one of the preceeding when going from Humber Park trailhead to Little Round Valley or Round Valley. (Two permits are required.) |
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| San Jacinto (State Park) |
Mt. San Jacinto State Park P.O. Box 308 Idyllwild, CA 92549 |
No phone in. Must mail in form with S.A.S.E. Permit information (951) 659-2607 |
15 | 8 weeks |
| Used for Marion Mountain Campground trailhead to Round Valley, Little Round Valley, Tamarack Valley, or Strawberry Junction. | ||||
| Cucamonga Wilderness | In person at: Mt. Baldy Visitor Center Mt. Baldy Road Mt. Baldy, CA 91759 (Daily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm) |
(909) 982-2829 FAX: (909) 931-7130 |
12 | 3 months |
| By mail from: San Gabriel River Ranger District Angeles National Forest 110 N. Wabash Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 (M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm) |
(626) 335-1251 FAX: (626) 914-3790 |
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| Lytle Creek Ranger Station 1209 Lytle Creek Road Lytle Creek, CA 92358 |
(909) 382-2851 | |||
| Used for Kelly's Camp | ||||
Points of Contact
Places to call for general information and current trail and water conditions.
| Location | Agency | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Angeles National Forest | Los Angeles River Ranger District 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road San Fernando, CA 91342 (M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm) |
(818) 899-1900 FAX: (818) 896-6727 |
| Used for Devore, Hoegees, Mt. Lowe, Oakwild, Spruce Grove, Valley Forge, and West Fork | ||
| Angeles National Forest | San Gabriel River Ranger District 110 N. Wabash Avenue Glendora, CA 91741 M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
(626) 335-1251 FAX: (626) 914-3790 |
| Used for Kelly's Camp | ||
| Angeles National Forest | Current conditions | |
| Angeles National Forest | Chilao Visitor Center Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) La Canada, CA 91011 (Sat. and Sun. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm) |
(626) 796-5541 |
| Angeles National Forest | Henniger Flats Forestry Center | (626) 794-0675 |
| No permit required. Reservation with the camp is a good idea. Can also arrange for a service project while up there. (Managed by L.A. County.) | ||
| Josuha Tree National Park | Josuha Tree National Park 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 |
(760) 367-5500 |
| Los Padres National Forest | Mt. Pinos Ranger District 34580 Lockwood Valley Road Frazier Park, CA 93225 |
(661) 245-3731 |
| San Jacinto | Mt. San Jacinto State Park P.O. Box 308 Idyllwild, CA 92549 |
(951) 659-2607 |
| San Jacinto | Round Valley Ranger Station | (760) 327-0222 |
| Used for winter trips to check weather at tram | ||
| San Jacinto | Palm Springs Tram One Tramway Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 |
(888) 515-TRAM Group sales: (760) 325-1449 |
Weather and Water Reports
You can check the following websites for recent adhoc weather and water reports. The information you get from a ranger data may be different.
| Location | Information source |
|---|---|
| Angeles National Forest | US Forest Service |
| San Gorgonio | US Forest Service |
| San Gorgonio Wilderness Association | |
| Howling Duck |
Contents of this page provided by Tom Thorpe.
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