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Then there’s the unique problem Ortega’s crew is dealing with. “There’s so much going on statewide, the availability is pretty minimal,” he added. Sometimes it’s a matter of manpower and certain equipment that needs to be brought in to deal with some of this stuff.” “These are high-priority projects and we’re hoping to address all those as soon as possible,” Ortega explained. One problem facing park officials: There’s just not enough equipment to go around.īecause of the widespread nature of the damage done across California State Parks properties earlier this month, many parks are vying for the same big machinery to help hoist trees, saw giant logs and clear landslides. Other parts of Julia Pfeiffer Burns park are still recovering from the 2020 Dolan Fire, which swept through much of Big Sur and burned almost 130,000 acres. JBL | This party-ready JBL speaker is $60 off thanks to Prime Day Prime Day | This is what SFGate readers bought yesterday for Prime Dayĭeals | The best Prime Day deals to shop before the sale endsĪpple | 7 best Apple deals you can score for Prime Day 2023 The shorter Partington Cove Trail, a dirt wagon path starting from a turnout off Highway 1, also saw several trees fall in California’s recent round of storms.īecause of that damage, Ortega said Tanbark, which passes the Tin House landmark, and Partington Cove are at least "a couple months out" from reopening.

The well-known Tanbark Trail sustained "major damage," and crews discovered "a couple dozen downed trees" while assessing storm loss, Ortega said. Other damage includes a redwood tree that crashed onto the 70-foot bridge on the Pfeiffer Falls Trail. "The recent storms did a pretty good damage on the trail systems there," California State Parks Big Sur Sector Superintendent Marcos Ortega told SFGATE.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park will reopen to visitors once the Overlook Trail is cleared, but that doesn’t mean all of the park will be accessible. "Storm damage and unsafe conditions" have kept Julia Pfeiffer Burns and 20 other California state parks shuttered following the heavy rain, officials said.
