This year, people are saying that Southern California is really dry. Looks like most of the hikers are starting early because of water concerns. Every year has it’s challenges and hiking with too many other hikers on the trail is one of my biggest concerns, so I’m opting on a late start.
This is a link to the Southern California water report. A good thing to print out right before you leave. http://4jeffrey.net/pctwater
Yup. Driest winter in recorded L.A. history. Last year, we had snow at 8,000 feet well into May, but there’s been hardly any snowpack at all this year. Plan ahead!