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1 Date Trailhead TOTAL Comments #patrols 6/30/2018 meadow 191 A disabled individual with a dog off leash claimed that the ADA allows dogs off leash. True? 6/30/2018 meadow 191 A disabled individual with a dog off leash claimed that the ADA allows dogs off leash. True? 6/28/2018 surprise 51 Lots of overnighters. 6/28/2018 mesacortina 19 Mesa Cortina is in good shape with no trees across trail after cutting 2 off trail. 6/27/2018 ptarmigan 16 Included in Day hikers: 2 groups of 2 through hikers on CDT, 1 biker. ***Local homeowner stopped me on road to complain about dog poop on trail (none seen today). Suggested a poop deposit box be placed and monitored at end of trail. Pretty irritated. Said we are using private property so should be monitored. There was a fair amt of horse droppings on trail. 6/26/2018 booth 136 Clear trail, beautiful day filled with a lot of eager, happy hikers. This was also the first mentor hike for our newest ranger, Karen H. 6/26/2018 rock 21 North Rock Creek is in good shape cut most of the logs across trail. 6/25/2018 copper 0 6/25/2018 eastlake 57 Most downed trees are in an area starting about a mile above the East Lake Cr. bridge and extending 2 miles above that. There was one campfire ring at about 8 miles, near the old cabin site that I wish I had time to break up, but I needed to head down. The high school cross country running team was training on the lower trail. I met them outside the wilderness area boundry and dont know how far they were planning to run. It was fun to see them! Other than the team and 2 backpackers, I saw no one else on the trail all day. Boot lake, isnt a lake anymore. It is very shallow and swampy. 6/25/2018 bighorn 30 Clear trail, beautiful weather. All dogs were off leash. Three of the four were quick to put leashes on their dogs when I shared the Wilderness policy with them. Fourth dog owner got very defensive and refused to put a leash on his dog. I wished him well and sent him on his way. 6/24/2018 other 5 Cleared 21 trees from trail in first 2 miles from East Lake Creek/Dead Dog junction 6/24/2018 pitkin 15 FAMILY OF THREE GOING UP DELUGE TRAIL, STATED HAD CABIN AND GOING TO IT, CHECK FOR REPAIRS UPKEEP NEEDED FOR SUMMER, THIS WAS WITHIN A MILE FROM LAKE DELUGE GO DOWN AND THEY WERE GOING UP. COMMENCING AROUND 9:00 A.M. AND ENDING 10:30 A.M. THERE WAS NO PARKING AT PITKIN, PARKED ON GRASS, BUT WORRIED ABOUT TOWN VAIL TICKET OR TOW; THUS BACK TO TRAIL HEAD, THEN TO LAKE DELUGE TRAIL, COMMENCING AROUND 11:00.A.M. AND ENDING 4:30 P.M. 6/24/2018 gorecrk 17 Hiked to Deluge Lake. Route hasnt flattened any over the years, lol. Trail is in very good condition expect for 9 trees down between mile 2 and 3. Location of trees as follows: mile 2 large tree, mile 2.03 step over tree, mile 2.12 I cleared this tree due to a reroute, mile 2.17 single tree, mile 2.25 three trees, mile 2.8 single tree, mile 2.86 large single tree, mile 2.98 single tree. One illegal campfire at Deluge Lake cabin. No snow on the trail. Lake is still half covered with ice. On my return to the TH I ran into a group of 3 with a dog off leash. I talked to the group and the guy, Chuck, told me he owns the cabin at the lake and that it is private property. It was brought in by helicopter 25 years ago while Vail Resorts was building China Bowl. Chuck told me he and some friends put a new roof on the cabin last year. Several hikers commented that they were unable to open 6/23/2018 other 58 the new permit box. 1

2 6/23/2018 willow 45 6/23/2018 lilypad 93 6/23/2018 booth 201 6/22/2018 tenmile 9 6/22/2018 gorecrk 39 Upon returning to the trailhead, I was able to get it open using my trekking pole.when closed with some force, it is very difficult to open.. I encountered a number of overnight hikers but no one had yet established a campsite. A number of downed trees for which I will send info via . There was one additional tree down on North Willow that has been there a long time forgot to mark this one. 1 First two bridges need work, but I know that is planned for this summer. Excellent tree clearing along the trail with no new ones down. 1 Trail is in great condition. Hiked to the lake and had to deal with some mud above 10,800ft. No snow on the route and no ice on lake. I cleared the large 15 inch tree at mile 2.57 from TH. It was a duck under that I left a few weeks back while clearing other dead fall. There is one easy step over tree at mile 2.4. Wildflowers at spots along the route. Had one hiker complain about parking at the THs on the Eagle County side. He asked that the trailhead boards be updated to state parking rules at and around TH (surface streets). First creek crossing difficult really needs a bridge. 1 Trail is in great condition. Could use 1

3 trimming of tree branches in numerous sections. I encountered an illegal camper shortly after Deluge trail split. Had an illegal campfire burning the night before. I reviewed trail rules and current fire restrictions. At mile 4.3, Gore Creek/Gore Lake junction, there are two illegal campfire rings. I cleared one of them. Mile 4.9 at an elevation of 10,830ft there is a large 20 inch tree over trail. Cross cut saw is likely needed. No reroute, but difficult to climb over. Mile 6.0, just before lake, at an elevation of 11,330ft there is a tree over trail. This is causing a reroute. On the south and south west lake shore I noted 3 illegal campfire rings. One had been burned in the last couple days. A group of two were camping at lake and were following all backcountry rules.

4 They did not self register so I gave them a form and asked them to drop it in the box at TH on their return. My return to the TH was exciting. A large cat followed me from the lake back to Gore Creek trail. It never approached and I only caught a glimpse of it, but that was enough to heighten my senses. I encountered 16 groups 0.7 miles after getting back on the Gore Creek trail. Five of those groups were backpackers and they all had Gore Lake as a final destination. I talked with each group about the camping rules. I only told one group of four about my cat encounter and that was because they had 4 large dogs off leash. All dogs were 50 yards or more ahead of owners. I discussed the leash policy and stressed the potential danger to wildlife and humans by allowing

5 6/22/2018 pitkin 12 6/22/2018 meadow 35 6/22/2018 other 29 6/21/2018 pitkin 14 6/21/2018 other 1 their pets to run free. They thanked me and continued on. Nothing on TH signage indicating dogs need to be on leash within wilderness area. 1 Thistle just getting ready to bloom, couldnt tell if it was native or noxious 1 Not a Wilderness Hike 1 Trail is in great condition with the following tree information, all distance from Pitkin TH Mile 2.7 a 10 inch dead snag over trail, no reroute Mile 3.0 Snag over trail, no reroute Mile 3.3 large 17 inch tree over trail, requires a duck under, no reroute at this time Mile 4.0 cleared one small diameter tree from trail Mile 4.1 tree over trail, reroute on both side of trail Trail is free of snow and the lake is clear of ice. 1 No campers at Slake Lake, also as stated in 1

6 6/21/2018 gorecrk 14 prior report about 165 trees across trail, from Slate Lake to intersection of Harrigan Creek trail and Gore Trail THe trail is in amazingly good condition. The only tree across the trail was about 20mins above the graves, just below the first big meadow. It was about 1 1/2 feet in diameter. The trail was muddy in places but only a few patches of snow. Still some ice in one of the smaller sections of the lake. None of the people with dogs off leash were at all interested in putting their dog on a leash. We did talk about danger to the dogs and I also spoke about the problem with a dog jumping on me, which one of the dogs did. I met two teen age boys who were heading to the lake to camp. They had a copy of a map without a scale and therefore had no idea how far it was or 1

7 where they were on the trail. I was able to pull out my map and add a few details to their map, which I hope was helpful. TONS of glacier lilies blooming on the upper 1 mile, in those wet meadows! 6/21/2018 ptarmigan 25 Trailhead Box: No campfire sign and map are half gone. Dog sign is sideways and has fallen to bottom of box. There was a large amount of horse droppings at several points along trail, not just where Angler Mt horses cross. Complaint from 1 local. 1 6/21/2018 lilypad 57 off leash dogs were not in wilderness 3 trees across trail between the two lakes 1 tree down across trail right before arriving at first lake (without so many lily pads Coordinates: and Two moose swimming in first lake 1 6/21/2018 tenmile 28 Mentor hike 1 6/20/2018 willow 21 1

8 6/20/2018 harrigan 2 6/20/2018 copper 20 6/20/2018 rock 3 6/20/2018 saltlick 5 No trees down from Harrigan Ck(HC) TH to Gore Trail(GT) intersection.trail has section where horse/mule traffic is making a two track trail. About 110 trees down from HC and GT intersection to Gore Trail and Slate Lake(SL) Trail intersection. Newer bridge out at Slate Creek, but existing large log is usable and safer to cross stream. About 55 trees down from GT and SL intersection to Slate Lake, trail is much drier than in past, but in good condition. 1 Trail in good condition, removed some small branches on trail path 1 28 trees across trail, but easily walked over or under. 1 starting at the lily pad trail head and down the upper salt lick trail.i cut 12 trees out of 16 on the trail.will need the larger crosscut saw to get to the last 4 trees I ed cindy. thanks.bob reinert 1

9 6/19/2018 meadow 0 Itinerant campers 100 yards from parking lot. One mentally handicapped person acting out in the parking lot. 1 6/19/2018 meadow 8 Trail is in good shape. 1 6/18/2018 acorn 6 Removed 6 trees across the trail. The trail is now clear for the first 2 miles of trail. Nice sections of blue columbine are in full bloom. 1 6/17/2018 rock 15 All ~12 trees are stepovers (some just barely). I led a boy scout troup from Chicago over to Boulder Creek (by truck) so they had a better shot at Boulder Lake (it was raining, and the afternoon was getting on). The birds were singing u a storm, and I heard it all, thanks to my new hearing aids (I really was missing those high frequencies) warbler, hermit thrush, whitecrowned sparrow, more. Also the last of the spring peepers. 1 6/17/2018 bighorn 0 Hiked to the end of the trail in the upper 1

10 6/16/2018 other 27 6/16/2018 other 0 6/15/2018 acorn 20 Bighorn basin beyond the cabin. Trail free of snow until deep in the upper basin. A couple of downed trees easily taken care of with Silky. Single >9" diameter tree across trail within first two miles. Trail is in excellent condition. Illegal campsites/campfire rings that border the lake need to be revegetated/ campfire rings need to be dismantled. Spoke with overnight camper%92s sons and they stated their two dads were on hike and would be back later in the afternoon. I gave them the Holy Cross Wilderness pamphlet to give to parents and requested they move their campsite that night to the required 100 feet back from water. 1 Cleared 10 trees from trail. Trail clear to lake. 1 3 trees across trail about 1 mile from trail head group 1

11 of 8 was a family reunion baby to seniors tall wild delphium or monks hood will be blooming soon fields of plants in the meadows very dry 6/15/2018 rock 2 Lots of trees down between North Rock Creek and Salmon Lake from Rock Creek TH. 1 6/15/2018 cataract 24 Bushes on bridge 1/8 mile on south trail need trimming 1 6/15/2018 cataract 0 1 6/15/2018 booth 101 Trail in good condition. Near Booth Lake, marshy conditions and a few snow drifts remain. 1 6/15/2018 booth 101 Trail in good condition. Near Booth Lake, marshy conditions and a few snow drifts remain. 1 6/15/2018 ptarmigan 11 Ptarmigan trail is in great shape from recent work. We encountered nobody in the actual wilderness area. The numbers above were all on either Ptarmigan Pass or Ptarmigan loop trails. Patch of thistle at 2.8 1

12 6/12/2018 angler 8 6/11/2018 rock 0 6/11/2018 rock 3 miles on Ptarmigan pass trail A couple of leaning trees but no trees currently obstructing trail. Overall very good trail conditions. Saw no one in wilderness area itself, only on Angler and Ptarmigan trail on approach. 1 Volunteer Orientation Hike. Kem was a wealth of knowledge about the wilderness area, summit county, and the practical realities of helping hikers in the Wilderness. 12 trees down on Rock Creek trail. 4 should be cut 4 down on Gore Range north of Rock Creek. None impeding hikers 6 down on Gore Range south of Rock Creek. 1 should be cut Sent pictures and location of down trees to above. 1 MENTOR TRAINING HIKE; TOM MOORE, PAM MOORE. TRAILHEAD, THEN GORE TRAIN SOUTH, THEN NORTH, THEN TO BIRD REFUGE. 1

13 6/11/2018 cataract 26 6/10/2018 copper 15 6/10/2018 rock 75 THEY WILL REPORT TREES THAT IMPEED HIKING. MAIN QUESTION, DO I ASK ALL PERSONS WITH DOG NOT ON LEASE TO COMPLY, ALWASY ATTEMPT. NEVER HAD A REFUSAL. SUBMITTED KEM Mentor Hike with Kirt Greenberg i horse 1 made it to the new bridge above wheeler lakes, snow was present, and pocketed, it was very dry in the lower part of the hike, not many spring flowers, no signs of any overnight this year, a couple of old fire rings from last year 1 cars in lot: 20 (10am), 20 (2pm) 6/7 overnighters with registration tag on pack 4 stepover trees between TH and GRT loaned a leash to couple with 2 dogs, 1 leash NOTE: Registration box deposit slot was NOT being used people were leaving reg sheets in main box. The reg slot is too 1

14 6/10/2018 lilypad 0 6/10/2018 lilypad 0 6/10/2018 rock 78 narrow and the reg slips are two flimsy to fit easily in the slot. I smoothed and sandwiched them between stiffer paper and put them in the reg slot Two trees leaning over the first bridge from trailhead. 1 Two trees leaning over the first bridge from trailhead. 1 TRAVELED GORE TO BOULDER TO BOULDER TRAIL HEAD (ALMOST) TO BOULDER LAKE. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED SIX FIRE RINGS AT BOULDER LAKE, FOUND LAST ONE DUE TO SMELL, IT WAS SMOLDERING, TO CINDY EBBERT AND MIKE M. THERE WERE MORE DAY HIKERS ON BOULDER CREEK TRAIL RATHER THAN GORE. ALL OVERNIGHT CAMPERS WERE RETURNING ON GORE CREEK TRAIL. BOULDER LAKE NO PERSONS PRESENT WHEN I ARRIVED. ALL CAMPERS ENCOUNTERED 1

15 6/9/2018 fancy 14 6/9/2018 gore 74 RELATED ONLY ONE NIGHT. Trails fairly regularly spaced in first two miles of trail (Ben already communicated this to Ken, so it may be taken care of already) Drainage is poor on a trail north of Fancy Lake towards Holy Cross City 1 Lots of stopping and talking to hikers and campers. Many were appreciative and voiced how happy they were to see ranger on trail. Lots of information exchange. Many dogs off lease. wish I had more than one dog lease as I could have used it. The man I gave the dog lease to, did not return it tail head. Most folks were cooperative and kindly leased their dogs when asked. There was a group of young people jumping in the water along the first full on view to the gore lake, and they appeared to 1

16 6/8/2018 buffalo 25 be drinking about 1/2 to 3/4 mile up. A roudy group of young men and women. I heard them say that they were headed up to gore lake to camp. I did not confront them. Cindy, On Friday I made a quick run up to South Willow Falls from Buffalo Cabin TH. Recall I just cleared this route 2 weeks ago and there are already more trees down, two over 15%94 in diameter. Trees are down on the section of trail that connects Buffalo Mtn trail to Gore Range Trail. 8 trees over the trail on this section and there is also a snag within 0.2 miles of GRT. 2 illegal campfires above the falls first is at an elevation of 10,100%92 on the edge of cliffs looking over the lower falls trail (this is that first section of very smooth rock that you need to cross on the GRT) and the second is at 10,150%92 off 1

17 6/8/2018 gore 0 6/7/2018 gore 10 6/7/2018 gorecrk 20 the GRT to left during ascent on the edge of the cliffs over Willow creek. There was also an illegal camp setup here (common camping area). I asked the 3 kids to move their tent and not burn fire within %BC mile of water. Trail showed obvious signs of great work by trail volunteers. Excellent condition all around. Trees down at 2.4 miles in (9430 elevation), 3.1 miles in (9700 elevation) and 3.5 miles in (9738 elevation) Pictures sent to above. 1 I cleared 28 trees from trail and left 3 easy step over trees. Fixed three trail reroutes. Turned back at mile Reported trees and illegal campfires to Mike Beach and Cindy 1 First snow patch at 94,400 feet, snow line at 10,600 feet. Found Brad cutting trees. Above him, I found close to 30 more, in about 18 clumps. It appeared 1

18 6/7/2018 booth 58 6/6/2018 booth 70 6/6/2018 mesacortina 0 6/6/2018 cataract 30 6/6/2018 lilypad 71 to me that some have been down for a few seasons, as determined by the observation that there was a well worn path around some of these trees. Spoke to many people and answered several questions about the area. There were 3 groups of international hikers and were so appreciative of some information. The trail appeared to be in good condition. There were a few downed trees but they were not 1 Cleared 8 trees from trail and delimbed one large duck under tree. Hit steady snow over trail at 10,850so i turned back. Tree report submitted to Mike Beach and Cindy 1 Saw 2 pair of FDRD on our hike FOOT DIAMETER SPRUCE ACROSS SOUTH TRAIL APPROX 1/4 MILE INTO WILDERNESS AREA. 1 Lily Pad Lake Trail from Wildernest TH is 1

19 now clear of all trees across trail as of today but as we all know there are trees falling every day. This trail is definitely ready for all the families that normally hike it!!! 6/5/2018 lilypad 0 1 6/5/2018 meadow 10 I cleared 27 trees from trail and left 2 easy step overs. Trees and illegal campfires reported to Cindy 1 6/5/2018 booth 36 Beautiful day. Dusty trails that are usually snowy and muddy. Lot was full by 10 am. 1 6/4/2018 buffalo 17 All trees cleared from trail to an elevation of 11,100. Trail covered in snow after that point. Trees and illegal camp fires reported to Cindy 1 6/4/2018 eastlake 5 Most of the trees across the trail were small ones, quite a few were live trees that blew over. There were 5 large trees with 2 being such that I couldnt get over or under them. I got to about 10,500 feet on the steep part of the trail that goes 1

20 6/4/2018 lilypad 80 6/4/2018 mesacortina 2 6/3/2018 willow 16 6/3/2018 fancy 0 up to the ridge near Snow Slide Park. Some muddy spots but no snow. TATs Two at 2.13 Mi. from Frisco Trailhead One at 2.27 MI. " " " One at 2.71 MI. " " " All of these TATs were on the trail heading toward Wildernest 1 Mesa Cortina is in good shape and ready to go for everyone!!! 1 Cleared 70 trees from trail. 2 trees remain. Tree report submitted to Cindy 1 Trial mainly clear of snow until beyond first bridge. After first bridge snow is patchy until beyond the upper meadow. Missouri Lakes covered in snow but melting, upper basin to Fancy Pass mostly snow. Several small downed trees less than 9" diameter. All could be cut with some silky work didnt have mine. HUGE rut formed in the small road section between Fancy Pass 1

21 TH and Missouri Lakes TH on road. One large mountain goat spotted at Trailhead. 6/2/2018 rock 58 Cleared 53 trees and left 8 stepover trees in the first 0.8miles. Tree clearing was reported to Cindy 1 6/1/2018 willow 4 33 trees across Gore range trail between North Willowbrook Junction and Salmon Willow Trail, many causing reroutes or safety concerns. Also two trees down on Salmon Willow within about 200 yards of the Gore range junction. 1 6/1/2018 lilypad 40 Lily Pad trail is finally drying up. Look forward to seeing the boardwalk replaced this summer as it is much needed. 1 5/30/2018 angler 15 Angler Mtn is 100% free of snow, mud and trees across the trail. It is in good condition all the way to the bench on Ptarmigan Trail. Wild flowers are abundant!!! 1 5/29/2018 tenmile /27/2018 eastlake 16 1

22 5/27/2018 Ptarigan Trail 33 5/26/2018 cataract 131 5/25/2018 fancy 5 5/25/2018 angler 27 quite a few trees down after the bench. 1 Trees across trail Lower Cataract Lake 5/26/18 2 treesboth on south trail inch dead spruce tree, on ground, about 250 feet from entrance into wilderness area inch aspen, 5 ft. off ground, about 150 feet from bridge. 1 Trail still holding some snow in spots while we were there. Lakes still frozen over. Im pretty sure trail is clear now and in use! 1 Angler Mtn to bench on Ptarmigan has been an excellent early season hike with no mud or snow for quite some time. There is only one place where there is a group of 4 trees across the trail about one and a half miles from trailhead. NO other issues or problems on the trail. 1

23 5/24/2018 rock 2 Cleared 18 trees. The other 8 are easy to step over. 1 5/24/2018 tenmile 41 All trees cleared 1 5/24/2018 booth 46 One dead tree across the trail (above head height) just before you get to the falls 1 5/23/2018 meadow 24 Cleared all trees 1 5/23/2018 copper 1 All trees cleared 1 5/22/2018 mesacortina 7 Cleared all trees. This was reported to Cindy 1 5/21/2018 lilypad 32 All trees cleared. Left one 4 tree blowdown section that was under water. Cindy is aware of this report 1 5/21/2018 lilypad 32 All trees cleared. Left one 4 tree blowdown section that was under water. Cindy is aware of this report 1 5/21/2018 buffalo 13 Cleared all trees over trail. 1 5/19/2018 saltlick 13 First official hike of the year. Lower Salt Lick is in good early season shape but Upper Salt Lick is going to need quite a bit of work in terms of clearing trees across trail. Just prior to entering the Wilderness section of the trail, there is one large tree across the trail. After a half mile 1

24 in on the Wilderness section there is a section of numerous trees across trail that make it difficult to go around while continuing to locate trail. Then shortly thereafter there are so many trees across trail that I was unable to continue my hike or even find the trail. I had hoped to reach Lily Pad trail but it is not possible 5/11/2018 fancy 0 1 5/9/2018 cataract illlegal campers were at west end of lake in the trees near the meadow 2. a large (17) mixture of adults and children arrived at the picnic tables just as we were leaving on the south side of the lake 3. very dry trail 4. not as many columbines as in prior years:( 1 5/6/2018 ptarmigan 14 Cleared all trees over trail from TH to bench 1