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Mount Elden & Fatman's Trailhead Closure
Posted: Apr 04 2024 12:33 pm
by azbackpackr
The popular trails won't be closed, but the trailhead parking, which will undergo expansion, will be closed until June. Access will be via a short spur trail from the ranger station.
https://gcmaz.com/kaff-news/kaff_news/f ... ntil-june/
Re: Mount Elden & Fatman's Trailhead Closure
Posted: Apr 04 2024 3:09 pm
by Jim
Long over due, but better than never. 50 cars doesn't seem large enough for summer weekends.
Re: Mount Elden & Fatman's Trailhead Closure
Posted: Apr 04 2024 3:45 pm
by azbackpackr
@Jim_H
That was my first thought, "only 50?!"
Re: Mount Elden & Fatman's Trailhead Closure
Posted: Apr 04 2024 7:03 pm
by Jim
@azbackpackr
Given that the existing lot can handle probably around 30 to 35 cars (I counted 32 visible in the lot when the satellite image is zoomed to level 18) when people park in the unlined middle and along the entrance, it is like they are not even expanding it.
Re: Mount Elden & Fatman's Trailhead Closure
Posted: May 23 2024 5:23 pm
by azbackpackr
It's open!
Re: Mount Elden & Fatman's Trailhead Closure
Posted: May 29 2024 5:21 am
by Jim
@azbackpackr
Was it full to over capacity over the weekend, or were there enough spaces?
Re: Mount Elden & Fatman's Trailhead Closure
Posted: May 29 2024 5:17 pm
by azbackpackr
@Jim_H
Looked like the overflow was routed over by the ranger station. Lots of cars.
Re: Mount Elden & Fatman's Trailhead Closure
Posted: May 30 2024 5:02 am
by Jim
@azbackpackr
We knew it was not enough parking.