Flooding 7/31, 8/5/22, and Park Reopening

[Beardilocks]

In the past week there were a few people on a different forum who were very convinced that the entire park would be back to normal by the end of September.  I thought they were insane and unrealistic.

Agreed.  I'm impressed that they'll have as much open as soon as they're saying.  But CalTrans is responsible for 190.  The rest of the park will have to be cleared with way less resources.  That will definitely take months.

Interesting to read the part of the release above about backcountry roads.  Pretty much exactly what you all predicted.  I'd be interested to see whether or not the gate is open to the West Side Road from Badwater Rd.  I'm guessing not.

If anyone comes across trip reports from anyone into the backcountry I'd be interested in the link to check it out.

Cheers.