Hello Murray, I am going to try and make it to the springs on Saturday also, what time do you think you will be arriving? Also I am not sure what Hwy. 18 will be like on a Saturday with all the skiers going to Big Bear, might be crowded compared to other times of the year. Also with this rain you may want to check the snow level. More than likely I will be going in via the Bowen Ranch route.
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Good Luck.