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Mount Lindsey Closure
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This is interesting I never knew about this. Was it ever actually implemented? Even the DOI press release about it from 2012 uses "proposed" and "intends to donate" which makes me think nothing ever was actually finalized? I can't find really much of anything that doesn't use similar language and nothing more recent than 2012. Absolutely nothing about the SCCA on the FWS website which would be the administer of the area.justiner wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:40 pm It's a pretty frustrating situation as the easement Mount Lindsey is on is supposed to, "leave land in private hands while limiting activities to hunting and recreation that can be sustained in healthy ecosystems", which I would consider hiking a 14er to be included.
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I wish I knew. The pessimist in me would say that this was all PR and it will be implemented when the guy dies. The optimist in me just thinks that lawyer stuff moves at a pace that's slower than a moving glacier, and all the glaciers will be gone before this gets finalized.dwoodward13 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:54 am This is interesting I never knew about this. Was it ever actually implemented? Even the DOI press release about it from 2012 uses "proposed" and "intends to donate" which makes me think nothing ever was actually finalized? I can't find really much of anything that doesn't use similar language and nothing more recent than 2012. Absolutely nothing about the SCCA on the FWS website which would be the administer of the area.
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California is another one from that gorgeous TH. Definitely want to try that one again. Didn't even make it to lily lake last time
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I'm sure "Gazpacho" was intended.brichardsson wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:51 pmI don't know what's stupider, dropping a Nazi reference in a hiking v private property debate, or arguing that if you're not actively using something you can't own it. Oh wait, yes I do.
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Yeah, you could presumably hike it, keep it to yourself, not post anything public about it. Also, don't get hurt and don't need SAR because that will get known and will make a mess because you will then be a known trespasser.Ptglhs wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:23 pm Or we could just hike it anyway. I fail to see how they plan to enforce this particular closure of an alpine peak. The closure starts at nearly 13k from public lands. They're not about to put a guard up there and I don't think a hiker would have to worry about some Gestapo officer on an ATV like they would on Culebra.
But if you otherwise want others, some day, to see a security guard who will escort them off back to the public land where they came from, then go ahead and brag about it as much as you can on social media, and here as well.
You never know what the landowner might come up with. Escorting people off is probably the most they can do, considering that the sheriff clearly has more urgent things to do than sending deputies to hike to 13,000 ft at the public land boundaries to cite and/or arrest the trespassers.
Also, cameras are a thing, and they may catch a nice picture of your face, and the owner may use it at their discretion once they found out they have your personal info from the public posts you made about your hike!
So, seriously, just go find other peaks to hike for this year. How many 13ers do you have left?
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well if you're sock puppetting for him then i guess you'd know.greenonion wrote: ↑Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:43 amI'm sure "Gazpacho" was intended.brichardsson wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:51 pmI don't know what's stupider, dropping a Nazi reference in a hiking v private property debate, or arguing that if you're not actively using something you can't own it. Oh wait, yes I do.
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Just as a quick rec, I'd suggest doing California's North Ridge via the Zapata Trail (1 mile from the Lily Lake TH) if you're in the basin and going for California. The slope up from Lily Lake is a mess of loose talus, and, while the lake is gorgeous, the push to the summit ridge is not. The N Ridge is class 1+ (maybe a few seconds of class 2) and a beautiful tundra walk. Also, the last mile to the Lily Lake TH is the toughest part of the road, so your car will thank you.Above_Treeline wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:40 pm California is another one from that gorgeous TH. Definitely want to try that one again. Didn't even make it to lily lake last time
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I second this recommendation!! That slope up from Lily Lake is no fun, especially when wet. I probably would have turned back if I hadn't known I could continue over California and use the class 1 route/trail to descend.hellmanm wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:45 pm Just as a quick rec, I'd suggest doing California's North Ridge via the Zapata Trail (1 mile from the Lily Lake TH) if you're in the basin and going for California. The slope up from Lily Lake is a mess of loose talus, and, while the lake is gorgeous, the push to the summit ridge is not. The N Ridge is class 1+ (maybe a few seconds of class 2) and a beautiful tundra walk. Also, the last mile to the Lily Lake TH is the toughest part of the road, so your car will thank you.
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Definitely interested!! Any directions I don't remember seeing a trail a mile before the lake. Probably because I wasn't looking. This is different from the alternate , shorter descent route listed here? Also not sure if road is fixed currently 4wd recommended on here. Really needed clearance before imo. Really going for the record made it <1mi to TH in low clearance 2wd. Probably not doing that again :Dhellmanm wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:45 pmJust as a quick rec, I'd suggest doing California's North Ridge via the Zapata Trail (1 mile from the Lily Lake TH) if you're in the basin and going for California. The slope up from Lily Lake is a mess of loose talus, and, while the lake is gorgeous, the push to the summit ridge is not. The N Ridge is class 1+ (maybe a few seconds of class 2) and a beautiful tundra walk. Also, the last mile to the Lily Lake TH is the toughest part of the road, so your car will thank you.Above_Treeline wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:40 pm California is another one from that gorgeous TH. Definitely want to try that one again. Didn't even make it to lily lake last time
Definitely interested in lily lake this might be easier though
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Check out caltopo scanned topos later for the area. Follow the north ridge until you see a trail. It's named as Raspberry trail and follows the wilderness boundary to the trailhead road. .Above_Treeline wrote: ↑Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:21 pmDefinitely interested!! Any directions I don't remember seeing a trail a mile before the lake. Probably because I wasn't looking. This is different from the alternate , shorter descent route listed here? Also not sure if road is fixed currently 4wd recommended on here. Really needed clearance before imo. Really going for the record made it <1mi to TH in low clearance 2wd. Probably not doing that again :Dhellmanm wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:45 pmJust as a quick rec, I'd suggest doing California's North Ridge via the Zapata Trail (1 mile from the Lily Lake TH) if you're in the basin and going for California. The slope up from Lily Lake is a mess of loose talus, and, while the lake is gorgeous, the push to the summit ridge is not. The N Ridge is class 1+ (maybe a few seconds of class 2) and a beautiful tundra walk. Also, the last mile to the Lily Lake TH is the toughest part of the road, so your car will thank you.Above_Treeline wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:40 pm California is another one from that gorgeous TH. Definitely want to try that one again. Didn't even make it to lily lake last time
Definitely interested in lily lake this might be easier though
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you had me at "dog friendly"hellmanm wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:45 pmJust as a quick rec, I'd suggest doing California's North Ridge via the Zapata Trail (1 mile from the Lily Lake TH) if you're in the basin and going for California. The slope up from Lily Lake is a mess of loose talus, and, while the lake is gorgeous, the push to the summit ridge is not. The N Ridge is class 1+ (maybe a few seconds of class 2) and a beautiful tundra walk. Also, the last mile to the Lily Lake TH is the toughest part of the road, so your car will thank you.Above_Treeline wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:40 pm California is another one from that gorgeous TH. Definitely want to try that one again. Didn't even make it to lily lake last time
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