The bridge across the Middle Fork San Joaquin River (mile 912.2) is destroyed.

Detour information

Please click the closure map button for a map of this detour. The well signed detour begins just south of the Red’s Meadow Resort, travels just below the horse corrals and runs directly through the resort and bus stop # 10. It continues northbound to Red’s Meadow Campground. After following the road through the campground, it goes along Red’s Creek to Sotcher Lake. It continues around the east side of Sotcher Lake going counter-clockwise on the Sotcher Lake Nature Trail loop to the Sotcher Feeder Trail. From there it runs the length of the Sotcher Feeder Trail .8 miles, going over a small gap to the only Red’s Meadow Road crossing near the turnoff to Minaret Falls Campground, bus stop #5. After crossing the paved road, it continues north through Pumice Flat coming out at the road through Pumice Flat Campground. From this campground north, there is a short section of trail connecting the Pumice Flat and Upper Soda Springs Campgrounds and bus stop #3. The road through Upper Soda Springs Campground ends at a trail that takes you to the bridge site and the end of the detour.

Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project

Reds Meadow Road is being rebuilt. The resulting closures will have significant impacts to access in 2024, 2025, and possibly 2026. Be sure to read Inyo National Forest’s website if you are hoping to visit Reds Meadow. The project will impact people starting or ending trips, resupplying, car camping, or simply visiting for a day. Reds Meadow Resort will be open and offering services. Please visit redsmeadow.com for details.