Mendocino Backcountry Discovery Trail (California)

[OTG Ben]

Please post trail status for the Mendocino BDT here.
Link to Mendocino BDT

Include the Following for all Status Updates

Date:
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Example of a Trail Update for a Route

Date: 4/30/2021

Current Status: Open with some issues

Additional Details: Recent rains have caused the river levels to rise substantially. Buffalo River is approximately 3' deep. Lifted vehicles with larger tires (33" +) may find it difficult and/or dangerous to cross Buffalo River. There's another crossing that's about 30" deep 1/2 mile north of the main crossing. We recommend checking water levels first, but this is typically the alternative crossing point. Aside from water levels, the rest of the trail is running fantastic!

 

[OTG Ben]

Date: 4/25/2021

Status: Higher elevations remain closed/inaccessible.

Details: Higher elevations (5,500- 6,000+ ft) remain covered in snow at this time. Expect portions from Hull Mountain and north along M1 to be impassable at this time. Higher elevations around Anthony Peak remain under snow as well. Based on current snow levels, we expect entire route is likely to be drive-able in late May (always check ahead!). The Route section from Upper Lake to Lake Pillsbury is currently open.

 

[godzillavsmountain]

I was on M1 on April 23rd and did made it over Hull but there was some snow on the North side and this was before the rain on the 24th. I am planning a trip up there this weekend (May 6th, 7th) but may have to restrict myself to the Snow Mnt/Horse Creek area (again!) Thanks for posting the update on conditions up there Ben.