1/10/2023 The recent rains effect on the San Gabriel Rivers

Took a drive up to see the rivers and trail head. See the new routes carved by a good rainstorm. After the huge fire we had in the area, new paths replace the old and alter the terrain again and again. New gold deposited are brought to the surface, old ones dredged up again and again. Gold was once found here in abundance and has been found here EVERY DAY since in minute amounts. A couple of big-time finds were by backpacker Dave, now m.i.a. and good ol Kevin B, each with some big ol nugs! The main source has never been located although a few long-time miners of yesteryear had a few theories.
What once drew people here from all over the world has since become a hobby to most although even up to date, there are still a few die Hards working it day in and day out for an actual living. I have seen them come and go over the last 40 plus years. I have seen the canyons change much. I have seen rangers start and the same retire. I have seen people I knew die in the canyon. I have seen and done much in my time and a huge amount of my life has all been up here. Please help keep it natural, clean, alive and beautiful. WE, the people who love these mountains are the Stewarts of them. Teach your children the same, so when their kids grow up, they can still wander an ancient trail and learn it's secrets.