So... National Parks such as Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite are all open and permits therein remain valid.
Many folks on thru-hikes currently through these jurisdictions will have to exit via closed areas on USDA lands. PCT hikers have been forced to cancel weeks ago, I know that. But theoretically, JMT or HST hikers may still be able to do NPS portions of their hikes for now.
Has anyone heard if folks STARTING permits at NPS trailheads (e.g. like Happy Isles on the JMT or Crescent Meadows on the HST) will be able to start their existing permits after this closure if their itineraries will pass through or exit USDA (USFS/BLM) lands?
Last edited by Snacking Bear; 09/01/21 07:19 AM. Reason: Grammar
