Originally posted 5/27/07. Most recently updated 9/28/10.
Located in Angeles National Forest (ANF), Williamson Rock is an
area of exceptional scenic and recreational value. Because of
its proximity to Los Angeles, variety of climbing routes, scenic
beauty, and moderate summertime temperatures, it is one of the
most popular rock climbing areas in Southern California. In
December 2005, in order to protect critical habitat of the
mountain yellow-legged frog (MYLF), the Forest Service
“temporarily” closed approximately 1,000 acres in the upper
Little Rock Creek drainage in the San Gabriel Mountains. The
closed area includes Williamson Rock, and the Pacific Crest
Trail between Eagle's Roost and the Burkhart Trail. In May 2007
the Forest Service issued a press release and scoping letter
proposing an access trail and initiating an environmental
analysis. Now, nearly five years after the "temporary" closure
of Williamson Rock, and following many delays, Angeles National
Forest has completed a draft Environmental Asse