April 5th BLM guy was checking the access to Birch and got stuck just past where we did a couple weeks ago. As of this morning he is guessing at least a week before he can open the gate.
Birch Creek Conditions MAR23rd - The road is still snow covered and muddy. We were unable to reach the top for a report on the road below the rim. I had the "Man with the KEY" along for the trip think