@azbackpackr I called and they said absolutely no. The only way I could have the gate code was to obtain a backcountry permit. I felt it unfair for me to do so and kill the dreams of backbackers, so I started my hike (Boucher loop)via Waldron trail which turned out to be a very long day, 25 miles b...

@SpiderLegs I had the same problem in March wanting to do the Boucher Loop. The shuttle to Hermits is not hiker friendly at all. First shuttle is 8am with a 45 minute trip to Hermits Rest. I contacted the NPS about my issue because there used to be a 5:30 am shuttle to Hermits which I always used t...

Great info. Thank you. I tackled Bear Wallow Wilderness, June 2023. The Blue is next!

@corbeanzo
I'm planning on hiking KP trail from the campground to North Fork KP Trail #93, out and back on 6/14. I'll be on the lookout for your phone. What color is it?

@louie My hiking partner and I did trail maintenance (beefed up cairns and trimmed) on Deer Creek trail spring 2021. I don't remember the water situation but as far as trail maintenance others have tried hiking DC from top to bottom and it has been over grown since we did trail maintenance. My advi...

@nonot
I agree with the fraud thing. I looked at the picture closely and there seems to be a lot of photo shop going on on this photo. Cut and paste and sizing changes are to make a beautiful illusion that this place actually does exist. Not!!!