Just before the PCT/John Muir Trail reaches the Middle Fork Kings River, the Middle Fork Trail branches off to the south, crossing the Palisades creek. The bridge at this point …
A safe crossing really depends on stream flow, which in turn depends on snow pack and season. I was stopped at the crossing due to high water a couple years ago, but it was a dry-foot boulder hop in June 2021 following two dry winters. Question: does anyone know when the bridge actually washed out? Just curious...