Many unexpected situations can present difficult challenges for forest visitors. Please do your part to be informed and prepared for your next visit to the forest.
To report an emergency, please call 911.
For more general info, read these helpful tips: Know Before You Go - from the U.S. Forest Service.
Snow conditions
There are serious snow and ice travel safety concerns in mountains of Southern California each spring in numerous parts of the forest. Read PCTA's note about this challenge. Proper foot traction devices are highly encouraged, if not skipping snowbound areas altogether.
Mile Marker 172.6
A rock slide has made the trail impassable at this location, which is between Antsell and South peaks in the San Jacinto Mountains. Read PCTA's note for more information.
Whitewater-Mission Creek damage (BLM section)
More information on PCTA's website.
Deep Creek area reroute for equestrians
The section of trail between Splinters Cabin and Mojave River Forks Dam is not recommended for stock. Northbound equestrians can bypass this segment of 3N34C, by traveling west on 3N34 and north on SR173, rejoining the trail at the SR173/PCT crossing.
Permits for both day use and overnight will be required for entry into the Cucamonga, San Gorgonio (partially closed in spring 2021 due to the Apple and El Dorado fires) and San Jacinto wilderness areas. Read more:
San Bernardino National Forest offices are closed to Walk-In Services, however routine business is being handled through virtual means at this time. Critical mission operations are being conducted online, by mail and phone. For more Informtion please call one of our offices and leave a message. Your call will be returned during their normal business hours.
RECREATION PASS INFORMATION
Passes can be obtained at local businesses, online or over the phone
San Bernardino National Forest offices are closed to Walk-In Services, however routine business is being handled through virtual means at this time. Critical mission operations are being conducted online, by mail and phone. For more information please call one of our offices and leave a message. Your call will be returned during their normal business hours.
A full forest closure is currently in effect. The below information will be current when the closure is lifted.
Due to public safety, Deep Creek will be closed between Splinters Cabin and Devils Hole, including Aztec Falls, beginning Friday, May 22, 2020. The closure includes Splinters Cabin Road (3N34C) and, as of June 12, 2020, Hook Creek Road (2N26Y). More information can be found on the closure press release.
A full forest closure is currently in effect. The below information will be current when the closure is lifted.
An off-trail area around one of Southern California’s tallest waterfalls will be closed to the public beginning on the 4th of July. Visitors will still be able to hike the Big Falls Trail (1E13) to the waterfall overlook, but areas beyond the railing will be closed for safety.
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