The rumor on the Deep Creek Hot Springs Discussion Forum*** is that the San Bernardino NF tentatively plans reopen the Deep Creek area on 15-Mar-2004. For the definitive word on current plans, and to indicate your interest in the trail, you may wish to call the Sky Forest RS yourself, +1-909-382-2782 (or +1-909-337-2444), and ask for Brad Burns or Norma Baily. Of course, please post if your defintive word differs from my rumor! 
*** http://www.spinics.net/dchs/forum/list.php?f=1
Craig “Computer” Rogers