Pt Lobos closure, Sun, Feb 15

[astrofunk]

We braved the storm this morning to make good on a pair of reservations at Pt. Lobos, but we pulled up at about 10:30 only to find the park closed.

I've never seen that before. Does anyone know the story?

We salvaged the day by doing a nice long dive along the pipe to the Metridium Fields, and then over to the breakwater and on in. Despite a little rain, the breakwater was *eminently* diveable, the viz was probably 30+ ft, and we had our choice of parking spots. It turned into a great day to be out!

 

[TheMadDane]

They close it when it becomes too dangerous.

 

[dannobee]

They close it when it becomes too dangerous.

I don't think so. Other people hike there, it's not just scuba divers who use the park.

 

[astrofunk]

I don't think so. Other people hike there, it's not just scuba divers who use the park.

Exactly. That was why I was surprised to see the park entirely shut down.

 

[ryssyr]

ya think it was connected to the state budget issues and closing public/ state run offices? Hopefully it wont be a regular thing or at least they should pick monday or tuesdays for the shutdown.

 

[bc08]

I didn't talk to the ranger directly ... but from what I know
the road was blocked by a tree that had been blown over.
Our group waited till 8:45 before heading for breakwater.

 

[Gombessa]

I called the park. They said the weather was bad and trees were falling over, so it was unsafe to open for the public.

 

[bbianchi]

Now thats a system.... collect diver reservation fees, sell park passes for 365 a year (or whatever its good for that is) and then be closed! Where do I sign up to be on the receiving end??

 

[ryssyr]

thats better than park closures due to budget problems.

 

[bbianchi]

Wait another week or so and I wouldn't be surprised