Originally Posted By OregonMouse
Sometimes, especially early in the season, you may be the first person out there. Be prepared to be a pioneer! You may have to turn around if it gets too bad. And do notify the land manager! Even if there's no trail maintenance budget (which there probably isn't), the land managers may be able to send volunteer groups that way.


Absolutely! We do this on many of our hikes--we are the first, or among the first, to go into the area. The rangers may not have much info...so when we get out, we always stop and give them a quick report. Most of them are quite astonished at this...but generally grateful for the information.
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