The PCT is closed between Hwy 2 at Eagles Roost Picnic Area (mile 390.2) and the PCT/Burkhart Trail intersection (mile 393.8) near Buckhorn Campground. This closure is for the protection of natural resources, specifically the endangered mountain yellow-legged frog and its critical habitat.

Notes About the Area

No good walking detour exists. Burkhart Trail: If you utilize the Burkhart Trail, be alert as you will be using a fire damaged trail. Don’t linger and avoid the area on windy days or after precipitation. The trail has not received any maintenance in years. We recommend against it for stock use. Manzanita Trail: We attempted to scout this trail in March 2022, but the top section was too icy to permit our staff to descend. Southfork Trail: This trail has not been maintained in years and reports indicate that it has some scary, exposed sections. Highway 2: The PCT crosses Highway 2, also known as the Angeles Crest Highway or CA-2, many times as it traverses the San Gabriel Mountains. There is a seasonal road closure of this road from Vincent Gap west to Islip Saddle. To know the status of this road we recommend you visit roads.dot.ca.gov. Regardless of the seasonal road closure, Hwy 2 is very popular with motorcyclists and car enthusiasts, and you can frequently find these vehicles traveling at excessive speed around blind corners. There is little to no shoulder on Hwy 2 and walking along the highway is dangerous.

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