I understand there is a relo just north of Cumbress Pass, NM to avoid massive blowdown. Can someone who has passed through the area recently give me an idea of how well the relo is marked? Cause for concern? Thanks.
Matt
Cumbress Pass Relo
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CDT-L is probably the better source for current trail info, given the small hiking community in this case and that cdt-l has more of a dedicated following.
The following was just posted on that mailing list by Melanie Simmerman:
There is a re-route north of Cumbres Pass due to severe Blowdowns. The ranger Station in Pagosa Springs (where I am now for a rest day) has a map for the new route. South of Dipping Lakes you’ll be taking a trail 736 (there is marker) and then joining up with Forest Service Road 118 (which curls around alot and has different numbers, 118C, etc. so is a bit confusing) to get out at the Pass.
I’d advise calling the ranger station for exact details and perhaps they can actually email you a map. Rangers don’t expect to clear the trail this year.
I got on at Spring Creek Pass and arrived in Pagosa yesterday. Great trail, tougher than I expected. Met up with Rob and Donna and Flatfeet - great to see some CDTers. Weather pretty good, though the GULF hurricane may screw things up with more rain…
I’ll post to the list once I’ve gone through the re-route. My end of section is Cumbres.
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