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HIKES AND NATURE WALKS IN THE SAN GABRIELS Walks on the Wild Side, Fall-Winter, 2008-9 February 4, 2009 West Fork in Winter Note: On Wednesday, February 4, one of larger waterfalls, one of the weeping walls and the branch coming in from Glenn Falls, all were dry. As of 1:40 pm Friday, the area surrounding Cogswell Dam has received 4.72 inches of rain from the latest storm to bring the season total to 14.13. The season normal is 33.9 inches. Forecast is for more to come! 1. On the road The road in ... Photo by Mary. ... the alders in winter ... Photo by Mary. ... and their reflections in the water. This photo and those which follow are by Graham. Strong winds have blown off 10-inch diameter limbs on the alders and sycamores and uprooted several large oaks earlier this year. It looks like a game of pick-up sticks. The county has done a good job of clearing the road. See a comparison of a scene from the November trip to the February trip here. BobT has everyone's attention. Section 1. The Road In Section 2. Ferns and Rocks Section 3. Fern Friends pages created February 6, 2009 Walks on the Wild Side, Fall-Winter, 2008-9 Back to Index Page The mission of the San Gabriel Mountains Heritage Association is to provide support for environmental education, interpretive and heritage programs on the Angeles National Forest. For how you can help, please call the USFS Mt Baldy Visitor Center at 909 982 2829. In partnership with USDA Forest Service