Black Canyon CITO
Event
This Cache IN Trash OUT
event is in partnership with the Cleveland National Forest –
Palomar Ranger District office located in Ramona.
The clean-up efforts will
focus on the historic Santa Ysabel Creek Bridge (Black Canyon
Bridge) #57C0361 that was built in 1913 and is eligible for NRHR.
The bridge is 38 meters in length and is a concrete arched deck
design.
WHERE:
Black Canyon
Road Bridge and the Black Canyon “local swimming hole” located on
the Black Canyon Road in the Cleveland National Forest – Palomar
District north of Ramona.
To get to the Forest Service offices and clean-up
areas turn at N33°03.066 W116°50.696
onto Magnolia. Magnolia changes names to Black Canyon Rd.
where you will find the Forest Service Office at N33 04.389 W116 50.712. To
reach the bridge continue for several miles to N33 07.412 W116 47.985, a
bit farther north you will find parking for the “local swimming hole” near
N33°07.838
W116°47.733. Normal passenger vehicles
can get to these areas.
WHEN:
Saturday
November 12th we will meet between 9:00AM and 9:30AM at
the Palomar Ranger
District Offices (N33
04.389 W116 50.712)located
at 1634 Black Canyon Rd. in Ramona. We will have
some breakfast (donations
please!) before a brief introduction and orientation by one
of the participating Forest Rangers. *You must be present to
sign the appropriate Forest Service waiver and sign the event
participant roster.*
We WILL be finished by NOON!
WHAT:
We have been requested to assist in
covering-up graffiti on the historic Black Canyon Road Bridge
and to pick-up trash along the Black Canyon Road, especially
near the “local swimming hole”. With the elimination of the
Adventure Pass
there has been an increase in use around these areas which has
generated large amounts of litter that can affect the nearby
watersheds.
BRING:
Breakfast, water, gloves, and proper footwear. Please be
cautious of the poison oak since we will be working in a watershed
area in will be prevalent!
