http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide ... Ridge_Hike
We encountered 2 folks on the Vista Ridge Trail yesterday who were almost at the Timberline trail but were in fact looking for Owl Point.
Once again the Forest Service has removed the Owl Point / Old Vista Ridge sign from the beginning of the trail at the wilderness registration box. Determined to stamp out this blatant forest vandalism ..
Hopefully their resistance will be as futile as it has been in past years and a new sign will soon appear
The the regular vista ridge trail, lots of blow down on the first mile from the Wilderness sign but nothing difficult. Lots of old snow and some new snow on the Timberline Trail.
Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
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Re: Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
We noticed that last week. By all means, FS, tear down helpful signage but don't bother clearing any of the blowdown on the regular VR trail....
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Re: Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
I've heard that the former MHNF recreation manager - the one who was so against the reopening of that old stretch of Vista Ridge - has recently retired. Maybe now the signs won't keep disappearing?
Re: Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
It sounds like there is a story I have missed. Why is/was someone against reopening this trail?
Re: Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
...and the saga continues
MHNF continues to relish being utterly pathetic and irresponsible.
Shame on you MHNF (again and again and again)
MHNF continues to relish being utterly pathetic and irresponsible.
Shame on you MHNF (again and again and again)
- retired jerry
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Re: Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
a few years ago some people did some work clearing stuff off the trail, unsanctioned by Forest Service. They've been objecting ever since.
Re: Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
Maybe now that they guy is retired he's got nothing better to do than remove signs.
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Re: Old Vista Ridge to Owl Point
during the Dollar Lake fire, they made a list of closed trails
This included the Old Vista Ridge non trail
This included the Old Vista Ridge non trail