Sigh.. Your probably right, i am hoping at least a few of the people will see that the park is closed and not risk wasting a 3 hour drive. On the other hand, their won't be park rangers and honest park goers there to keep them in check. Does anyone know how (or if) they plan on keeping people from t...

Alamo Lake has been my favorite fishing spot since I was a wee lad. I am conflicted on the upcoming closure, however. I will sorely miss my 3-4 trips I take there every year, for sure (and the green chile burgers at wayside inn). However, the lake and surrounding desert has taken a beating the last ...

I lost a black columbia snow jacket on feb. 20th, while hiking the parker creek trail. Presumably it was ripped from my pack while negotiating one of the many fallen trees on the trail.

Thanks for the warning. I have read all the logs and information i can find on moody point (sierra anchas), and although everyone mentioned the inherent difficulty of the trail, it is very helpful to get direct information from people. Thank you. I have been leaning towards haunted canyon, i suppose...

Thank you for advice, and for responding. I have read the triplogs on both trails, (and about a hundred others as well!). I was just kind curious what people thought on a head to head level. Both sound great. In response to chumley:

My Brother and I are going on a short backpacking trip this weekend in the Globe Area, and we have narrowed down our decision to two trails; Moody point or Haunted canyon. Suggestions? We are planning on hitting the trail by 2pm friday, and getting back to the car anytime on sunday. We both are expe...