The
Glade Creek, Lower Berry Creek, Lower Owl Canyon and Lower Webb Canyon trails are
closed due to very active wildland fire activity. These conditions are
changing daily and the canyons will remain closed until further notice.
For
more information consult the park website at:
https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Or consult the updated incident conditions at:
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4954/
The closure due to peregrine falcon nesting has been lifted. Thanks to all park visitors/climbers for respecting this closure.
The dog days of summer have hit. It's hot, dry and lots of people are crawling around in the hills. Arriving with a plan A and B is recommended for those seeking overnight permits in the Park.
Snow has melted out of most areas, with just a few stubborn patches lingering here and there.
4" of new snow reported at the Lower Saddle along with 50-70mph gusts. The fixed lines and watering hole were encased in ice - similar to current conditions up high in the mountains. Expect "alpine" conditions for the next number of days, particularly in the east to north to west facing terrain as well as the sheltered terrain and ledges of the southerly terrain.
