tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post9157504361416714674..comments2024-03-22T18:31:43.736-07:00Comments on My Own 100 Hikes: Hike 37: Mt. Baldy Trail to Sheep Mountain WildernessSkyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12149622862975962200noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post-53597078234404677202010-03-28T19:24:03.600-07:002010-03-28T19:24:03.600-07:00Cool, thanks for the info...Cool, thanks for the info...Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751942555542399363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post-47185551552779044912010-03-23T19:13:29.635-07:002010-03-23T19:13:29.635-07:00Wilderness Permits are free. That's true of m...Wilderness Permits are free. That's true of most USFS or NPS Wilderness Areas, although some have a quota, especially for overnight camping. I'm sure there's no quota on day-use for this wilderness area.<br /><br />You can either wait until you're actually on your way and stop at the Mt. Baldy Visitor Center, or you can call them a day or two ahead of time and have them issue one, which will be taped or pinned outside the VC on the morning of your hike. I had the number written down somewhere, but I don't see the Post-It at the moment. I'm sure you can google them.<br /><br />Although in real life, the chances of actually being asked to show your permit are pretty small, I think getting the permit is a good idea. It's the only way the Forest Service can keep track of how many people are using the area. Also, it gives them a chance to talk to you and you a chance to talk to them about your proposed route. You can also get updated on trail conditions. And if something unfortunate happens, you've got a much better chance of being found quickly if you've got a wilderness permit and you hiked where you said you were going to hike.SkyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149622862975962200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post-26912542544230737582010-03-22T21:00:40.567-07:002010-03-22T21:00:40.567-07:00Do you know where to get the wilderness permits an...Do you know where to get the wilderness permits and how much they cost? Sounds like it was a cool hike...Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751942555542399363noreply@blogger.com