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Trails in the Dome Fire footprint: south- and eastbound trails off Glacier Point Road, Ostrander, Mono Meadow, Buena VistaWawona, Mariposa Co., California6,805 acres, 69% contained; Glacier Point Road openchecked Oct 11
Trail reports
Rain and mountain snow move in tonight through Monday night. Crews have begun pulling equipment off the fire.
By Outdoor Unc
Every control line on the Dome Fire held through Saturday's wind, the Park Service says. Fire activity picked up with the gusts, but burning stayed in the interior and never threatened containment, which now stands at 69 percent. The park lists the fire at 6,805 acres, 24 fewer than Friday's 6,829; reported acreage is often revised as the perimeter is remapped, and the park did not explain the change. There are 926 people assigned.
With the fire largely held, the work is shifting. Crews will patrol the lines, mop up and begin hauling out equipment no longer needed, while mule trains keep supplying remote sections. Fire managers have cut back the number of spike camps in the wilderness ahead of the weather.
Southerly winds are a little stronger today, 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 35 mph. Rain showers are likely this afternoon and evening, with rain and snow showers likely tonight through Monday night.
Glacier Point Road, which reopened Saturday, stays open, but drivers should be ready for winter conditions at elevation. The trails inside the fire footprint remain closed, including those south and east of Glacier Point Road, Ostrander, Mono Meadow and Buena Vista.
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Appalachian Trail, Georgia to southwest VirginiaGA · NC · TN · VAHurricane Isaias; postpone hikes; Cosby Knob Shelter closed for bearschecked Oct 11
Trail reports
The trail conference warns of flash floods, landslides and falling trees from Georgia to Virginia, especially in Helene-damaged areas.
By Outdoor Unc
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is advising hikers to consider postponing trips on the southern part of the trail until Hurricane Isaias has passed. Its alert, posted Friday, says the storm's updated track brings heavy rain, flash flooding and high winds to the trail from Georgia through southwest Virginia, with possible heavy rain and flash flooding into central Virginia.
Areas hit by Hurricane Helene in 2024 are at particular risk because the landscape is still recovering. Wind can bring down trees and heavy rain can raise streams to dangerous levels and trigger landslides. Anyone on the trail during or right after the storm should stay well clear of standing dead, diseased or damaged trees, which can fall at any time.
Separately, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Cosby Knob Shelter, at northbound mile 231.4, because of bear activity. Do not camp there or stop for breaks, the privy or lunch. Newfound Gap Road through the park has been closed since Friday night for the storm.
Check the National Hurricane Center and weather.gov before heading out, and the conservancy's trail updates page for closures as crews assess damage.
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