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STREAM CROSSINGS

A number of stream crossings that would otherwise be dangerous early in the summer have been bridged. Some potentially problematic stream crossings without bridges are specifically mentioned in the trip descriptions. A few streams to be wary of during high water include Virgin Creek, North Fork Trinity River, Grizzly Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, Canyon Creek, Swift Creek, and Stuart Fork. For information on roped stream crossings, consult Brian Beffort’s Joy of Backpacking. In order to rope safely across a stream of any size, you will need a 150-foot lightweight climbing rope.

A hiker fords Stuart Fork (see ssss1).

WILDERNESS PATROLS

Wilderness trail crews are composed of some of the hardest-working, most dedicated public servants you’ll ever meet. Unfortunately, there’s simply not enough money to fund enough personnel to do all the things that need to be done. Most of the small force of workers in this area is made up of volunteers—if they do get paid they don’t receive a ton of money. If you happen to meet a USFS, National Park Service (NPS), or state park ranger on patrol, he or she will likely be carrying a radio, first aid kit, shovel, ax, and plastic bags for picking up garbage left behind by the thoughtless few who abuse the privilege of being in the backcountry. Rangers have plenty to do in directing visitors, educating the masses, overseeing trail maintenance, and conducting rescues when necessary. Rangers can and will issue citations for flagrant violations of USFS, NPS, or state park regulations.