07/22/2023
REDS MEADOW ROAD OPENING FRIDAY JULY 21
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1123419
Inyo National Forest will open Reds Meadow Road from Minaret Vista to the public tomorrow, July 21 at 8:00 a.m., pending any unforeseen circumstances while clearing hazard trees along the road and in parking lots, while conducting minor pothole repairs on the road.
Important items to note:
• No services are available at the Devils Postpile National Monument (Monument) www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.
In order to protect public health, water quality, and other park resources, sanitation facilities must be available before the Monument can open.
• Vault restrooms are available at Agnew Meadows trailheads, Sotcher Lake Picnic Area, and Rainbow Falls trailhead.
• There is no water or food available in Reds Meadow Valley except at Reds Meadow Resort.
• Visitors are required to use the mandatory shuttle service provided by the Eastern Sierra Transit (ESTA). There will be no bus service to ESTA stop #8 (see Reds Meadow Shuttle Map: https://www.estransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022RedsShuttle-Map-2.pdf).
• Vehicles arriving before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. or any other time when the shuttle buses are not operating are subject to the entrance fee upon exit.
• Access to Rainbow Falls is only available from the Rainbow Falls Trailhead (stop #9). www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20546
• Forest campgrounds will not be ready for opening for another two weeks. The Monument’s campground will also remain closed.
• Hazard tree abatement work will continue along Reds Meadow Road, so expect delays. More information will be forthcoming regarding partial and full road closures as a result of the planned reconstruction project.
• Temperatures are forecasted to be hot this weekend in the valley. Please prevent an unnecessary Search-and-Rescue mission: stay hydrated and wear sun protection. Please call 911 if you need assistance.
Visit the Inyo National Forest website for more information:
www.fs.usda.gov/inyo/