cj54x 59 Posted August 13, 2024 I just rode out Pine Creek to check the gates. It was nice and cool with puddles everywhere and the creek was running. Miners Road was closed and Deer Park was still open but a tree fell during the last storm and complete blocked the rode about a mile in. I'm going to contact the Forest Service to ask them if I can remove it, If I can find there contact info. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crfxer 87 Posted August 13, 2024 That's strange. Went up Miners Road bout a month ago but Deer Park was closed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 59 Posted August 13, 2024 I just ran down to the Forest Service Descanso office. They told me that they can't give me permission to do it but they would do it for me... maybe today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj54x 59 Posted August 13, 2024 FS just called and said they removed the tree and Deer Park is open again 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 117 Posted August 14, 2024 17 hours ago, cj54x said: FS just called and said they removed the tree and Deer Park is open again Nice I haven't been up on deer park in years without bypassing gates. Wonder why they shut it down for so many years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 207 Posted August 15, 2024 On 8/14/2024 at 10:35 AM, Bp619 said: Nice I haven't been up on deer park in years without bypassing gates. Wonder why they shut it down for so many years A few years back, a large thunderstorm hit that area and heavy rainfall was a result. It did cause some damage and the FS used that as an excuse to close it for as long as they did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 138 Posted August 15, 2024 (edited) Yesterday (8/14/24), I bicycled Pine creek and saw the gate open, and I was somewhat surprised since my perception matched what Oracle shared... but a reminder that you would likely still need to ensure that the exit gate at Pioneer Mail is still open to get to Sunrise Hiway from Deer Park riding. I had headed to the Laguna meadow/Lake so I did not check that specific gate ( because I turned east at the "oak tree"). Somewhat shocking how dry the road was given the recent downpour, and a bit slippery given loose pebbles over broken tarmac. Edited August 16, 2024 by MacDuncan not needed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SANRider 93 Posted August 16, 2024 The problem isn't the gate at Sunrise Hwy, it's the closed gate about a mile up from where Deer Park turns into Indian Potrero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 117 Posted August 17, 2024 On 8/13/2024 at 4:43 PM, cj54x said: FS just called and said they removed the tree and Deer Park is open again Just rode it today from pv to sunrise. Yes gate is open at first turn off, other two gates are only Accessible on two wheels 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 45 Posted August 17, 2024 18 hours ago, Bp619 said: Just rode it today from pv to sunrise. Yes gate is open at first turn off, other two gates are only Accessible on two wheels 😉 Cool. I am heading there soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 337 Posted September 26, 2024 The forest service is putting in bids for water on the restoration job of that whole road all the way up to s1 from pine valley . So enjoy it while you can, its going to be a big huge job site soon. They'll probly install a few more gates and rails along the way. It should be nice for the big adventure bikes when they get done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 606 Posted September 26, 2024 6 hours ago, 350thumper said: The forest service is putting in bids for water on the restoration job of that whole road all the way up to s1 from pine valley . So enjoy it while you can, its going to be a big huge job site soon. They'll probly install a few more gates and rails along the way. Oh damn ! One of my favorite little sections thru the forest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
