Alan Espejel

For over four months, hikers and bikers could only gaze at Purgatory Creek's trails behind warning signs and closed entrances. But now, as Purgatory Creek re-opens to the general public, many residents are preparing for their next hike. Alan Espejel reports in this Bobcat Update.

Last October's flooding wreaked havoc at Purgatory Creek. The high water levels left debris and considerable damage. San Marcos officials shut down the trails for safety reasons. Many hikers were affected.
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Now, some four months later, parts of upper and lower Purgatory Creek are again open for public use.
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The city says while some parts of Purgatory remain closed, those areas that have reopened are safe to hike. Residents are encouraged to come to the park to walk, run, climb, and bike the trails once again. Even the furriest of hikers are ready to drag their master's across Purgatory's wilderness.
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So for all you hiking fans out there, Purgatory Creek is officially open, here from Prospect Park up to upper Purgatory. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alan Espejel.