Trees near Charlebois

[The_Dude]

Howdy all! I was planning a backpack trip next week around Bluff Springs mountain with a plan to camp in the vicinity of Charlebois. My friend and I had hopes of going the hammock route, but I was not sure if there would be sufficient trees post-fire. Anyone who has been there recently and has some intel would be greatly appreciated.

[joebartels]

@Marc1024 @Andrewrdc @ScottHika @wallyfrack etc might know the post-fire condition of the trees

[xsproutx]

The area around Charlebois didn't really get burnt, but outside of right around the spring, there aren't really many trees for hammocking. If the area by the spring isn't taken, there are definitely a few options but if it is, I think you'd be pretty out of luck on finding a place to hang. So, if you went during the week? Can probably almost guarantee you'd be fine. On a Saturday? Maybe, maybe not.

[ScottHika]

@The_Dude
No fire damage in the Canyon. Several established campsites could be taken. Big Sycamore and Cottonwood trees for hanging, and just go further back into the canyon for virgin spots. "Nobody" really goes up into the areas up above the pools, so probably available (cannot guarantee). Deep shed area no fire in a really long while. I'd personally risk it.

[big_load]

"Nobody" really goes up into the areas up above the pools, so probably available (cannot guarantee). Deep shed area no fire in a really long while. I'd personally risk it.

I've been back all the way behind the jungle into the bare rock. The jungle is interesting and offers hanging options, but the footing is dicey. A lot of the "floor" is a network of sticks and branches suspended above marshy soil and water, so it's pretty rough going.