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theresaAW1
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Posted: Apr 4, 2014 Post Subject: IN THE INTERIM
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In the INTERIM of a revision to the above posted forest order closing the roads here is the latest from the USFS.
Please keep in mind, from our recent conversations AW expects actual road access to Lumsden to open up soon. Again, when the USFS makes it official we will get the word out.
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From: Vaughn, Gary D -FS
Date: Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 10:18 AM
Subject: USFS Groveland Ranger District Recreation Conditions Update - 4/4/2014
Latest Recreation Conditions Update is attached. Whitewater boating access on the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River is now available!
Until the Forest Order is revised or expires, public access to the Main Tuolumne/Merals Pool launch on Lumsden Road (1N10) as well as the Upper Tuolumne/Cherry Creek launch at Holm Powerhouse off of Cherry Lake Road (1N07) is limited to shuttle service only: 1-209-559-4605. A free, mandatory permit is required to float between Cherry Creek and Merals Pool and from Merals Pool to Ward's Ferry. Permits can be picked up at the Groveland Ranger Station during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm). Reservations are not available until the Forest Order is revised or expires. We recommend contacting the shuttle service before requesting or picking up a permit.
Please remain alert for additional hazards such as rock slides and trees within the river due to the Rim Fire. Additionally, there is a large debris boom across Don Pedro Reservoir past Ward Ferry Bridge blocking motor boat access for shuttle/taxi boats. Boating downstream of Wards Ferry Bridge is not recommended. See attached warning flyer.
Please give us a call if you have any questions: 209-962-7825
Thanks,
Dusty Vaughn, Recreation Specialist
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Edited once. Last edited by theresaAW1 Apr 4, 2014.
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Studytime
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| Posted: Apr 4, 2014Post Subject: Re: Hiking down.
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| Studytime wrote: | | Next up outfitters will be able to charge you to take your raft down and you have your crew hike down. |
"public access to the Main Tuolumne/Merals Pool launch on Lumsden Road (1N10) as well as the Upper Tuolumne/Cherry Creek launch at Holm Powerhouse off of Cherry Lake Road (1N07) is limited to shuttle service only: 1-209-559-4605."
haha! Man that was quick. Tuolumne River Shuttles getting a piece of the action too! Can't wait to see the price list for carrying your fully rigged boat to the put in. $150? $250? Then what you go down in a big bus??
Comedy.
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GuyH
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| Posted: Apr 4, 2014 |
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| The USFS Rec. department in Groveland is a great bunch of pro-boating people. I believe they are doing everything that they can to try and get us private boaters back to as close to a "normal" boating year as possible. Hopefully this is the first step in that direction and full access is just around the corner. Keep in mind there are still ~21 weeks of releases left, the season has just started.
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kulu
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| Posted: Apr 4, 2014Post Subject: the T shuttle
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First thank you Thersa and Dusty for you work trying to get fair access for the public!
How did Studytime know about having to pay Marty@ SMAC/TRS to get to the river? but he missed that we also have to pay for the crew!
Hopefully the usfs will amend the closure soon i was told two days ago by usfs Groveland "it should be only a week or two until its amended" the way it is now not every one can afford to pay the $100,00++ price for a shuttle
And sorry Guy H the T snow pack is only 33% so Hetch Hetchy water and power told me "that they(H/H) are hopeing for 8 to 10 weeks of low water at the most, and it started last weekend, I hope that im wrong. we should know soon the outfitter meting is today.
Thanks again for you work Dusty & Thresa
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GuyH
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| Posted: Apr 5, 2014 |
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| Sounds like you're right Kulu, releases should last until sometime in June. Bummer.
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chris
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| Posted: Apr 15, 2014 |
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Dusty Vaughn, Recreation Specialist at the U.S. Forest Service writes:
"The Rim Fire Closure has been revised! Sites now open for public use include:
* Rainbow Pool Day Use Area
* Carlon Day Use Area including Carlon Falls Trail
* Lumsden Road (1N10) between Ferretti Road and Lumsden Bridge including Merals Pool Boat Launch, Lumsden Campground, and Lumsden Bridge Campground. RVs and trailers are not recommended on Lumsden Road. (South Fork Campground remains closed due to the loss of the vault toilet and presence of hazard trees).
* Middle Fork Day Use Area
* Dimond O, Lost Claim, and Sweetwater Campgrounds will open for overnight use starting Friday, April 25th. The Pines Campground, including the group site, will also be available for a fee stating April 25th. Campsites can be reserved online at www.recreation.gov.
Please be patient with us are we unlock gates and remove closure signs from the areas listed above.
Additional Details for Tuolumne Wild & Scenic River Whitewater Boaters:
* Public access to the Upper Tuolumne/Cherry Creek launch at Holm Powerhouse off of Cherry Lake Road (1N07) is limited to shuttle service only: 1-209-559-4605.
* Starting May 1st, free, mandatory permits are required to float between Cherry Creek and Merals Pool and from Merals Pool to Ward's Ferry. Permits can be picked up at the Groveland Ranger Station during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm). Reservation forms are now available online: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recarea/?recid=14975
* Please remain alert for additional hazards such as rock slides and trees within the river due to the Rim Fire. Additionally, there is a large debris boom across Don Pedro Reservoir past Ward Ferry Bridge blocking motor boat access for shuttle/taxi boats. Boating downstream of Wards Ferry Bridge is not recommended.
Please give us a call if you have any questions: 209-962-7825
Dusty Vaughn, Recreation Specialist".
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kulu
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| Posted: Apr 17, 2014Post Subject: Thank you
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Hi Dusty,
I want to thank you for all of your work getting fair public use. thank you !
K
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