Editor’s Note: Recreation Reports are printed every other week.
September 16, 2011
September is a great month to visit the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Hiking trails are
less crowded, nighttime temperatures are cooler, and huckleberry picking is still a favorite pastime. This
is also a month when changes start occurring in national forest campground operations and other forestrelated activities.
HUNTING: Many archery, muzzleloader and modern firearm users are visiting national forests
searching for their elusive prey. Forest visitors need to remember to make your presence known when
recreating in the woods during hunting seasons; wear brightly colored clothing and talk or sing so hunters
will know that you are in the area and not their prey. Please refer to the Washington State Big Game
Hunting Seasons and Rules pamphlet for hunting information, hunting season dates and complete
regulations.
WOODCUTTING: The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) for Zones 675 and 680 (the Wenatchee
segment of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest) is at a level 3 which means that all firewood
cutting activity is prohibited. The IFPL in Zone 680 will lower to level 2 on Saturday, September 17.
Woodcutting is still allowed in the Okanogan National Forest until 1 p.m. (as the IFPL in zones 684 and
678W is now at a level 2). As temperatures continue to cool down and more precipitation occurs, the
IFPLs for these zones will drop to lower levels. Please contact the nearest ranger district office for
current woodcutting information.
CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS: On the Chelan, Entiat and Wenatchee River ranger districts campfires
are allowed only in metal fire rings in designated campgrounds, in the Mad Lakes and North Fork
roadless areas, and in Glacier Peak, Henry M. Jackson, Alpine Lakes, and Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
areas. Campfires are not allowed above 5,000 feet elevation in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
New campfire restrictions are in effect on the Cle Elum Ranger District. Campfires are allowed north
of I-90 in the Cle Elum Valley and west to Snoqualmie Pass. Campfires are banned west of I-90 and east
of the Cle Elum Valley except in approved metal fire rings in Beverly and DeRoux campgrounds and at
Ken Wilcox Horse Camp on Table Mountain.
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No campfire restrictions are in effect on the Naches, Methow Valley and Tonasket Ranger Districts.
Please contact individual Ranger District offices for more information.
CAMPGROUND CLOSURES: This is the time of year when Forest Service employees start to
winterize campgrounds and get them ready for wintry weather. Along with the winterization process
come closures of a number of campgrounds. A tentative schedule for the closure of some campgrounds
on the Cle Elum Ranger District follows:
 Cle Elum River Camp, Cayuse Horse Camp, Mineral Springs, Swauk and Taneum Creek
campgrounds closed on September 12.
 Salmon la Sac, Wish Poosh and the Gale Creek Loop in Kachess Campground will close on
September 27.
Other campground closures will be occurring as the weather gets colder. Please contact any ranger
district office for current fall forest conditions.
WOODCUTTING &INDUSTRIAL PRECAUTION LEVELS CHANGE:
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In response to increased fire danger in lower and mid-elevation areas of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National
Forest, Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) 3 is in effect in Zones 675 and 680. Under a Level 3 IFPL,
firewood cutting is prohibited. The IFPL for Zone 680 will lower to a level 2 on Saturday, September 17.
The IFPL for zones 684 and 678W is level 2, this requires chainsaws to be turned off at 1 p.m. and
woodcutters must remain in the woodcutting area for a one hour fire watch after saws are turned off.
For current IFPL information go to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources web page at
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/recreationeducation/topics/fireinformation/pages/rp_fire_ifpl.aspx .
SAFETY:
If heading to the woods, it’s a good idea to be sure to let someone know where you are going, when you plan to
return and what to do if you don’t return on time. Remember to let them know when you do return. Make sure your
vehicle is in good working order. Dress appropriately for all weather conditions. Avoid cotton clothing and dress in
layers. Stay dry, shed layers if you are sweating, add layers if you are cold. Wear sturdy waterproof boots. Stay
warm, stay dry, stay safe and have fun.
OFFICE ADDRESSES and PHONE NUMBERS:
Chelan Ranger District, 428 W. Woodin Ave., Chelan WA 98816; 509-682-4900
Cle Elum Ranger District, 803 W. 2nd Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922; 509-852-1100
Entiat Ranger District, physical address 2108 Entiat Way, mailing address P.O. Box 476 Entiat, WA 98822; 509-784-1511
Methow Valley Ranger District, 24 West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, WA 98862; 509-996-4000
Naches Ranger District, 10237 Hwy. 12, Naches, WA 98937; 509-653-1401
Okanogan Valley Office, 1240 South Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840; 509-826-3275
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801; 509-664-9200
Tonasket Ranger District, 1 W. Winesap, Tonasket, WA 98855; 509-486-2186
Wenatchee River Ranger District—Leavenworth office, 600 Sherbourne, Leavenworth, WA 98826; 509-548-2550
INTERAGENCY PASS PROGRAM (America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Pass):
This pass combines the benefits of existing recreation passes from five federal agencies into one comprehensive
Interagency Pass called “America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.”
 The pass covers recreation opportunities on public lands managed by National Park Service, Fish and
Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Forest Service.
 The pass applies to those locations that currently have entrance or standard amenity fees.
 The annual pass sells for $80, the lifetime senior pass is $10, and the lifetime access pass and the
volunteer passes are free.
 Passes are valid for one full year from the month of purchase.
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Passes provide entrance or access to the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private,
non-commercial vehicle at federally operated recreation sites across the country.
Passes cover the pass holder and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per
person entrance fees are charged. No entry fee for children 15 and under.
Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
The new program replaces the Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and the Golden Access Passports as well
as the National Parks Pass. Existing passes will remain valid until expired, lost or stolen.
These passes can be used in lieu of the Northwest Forest Pass.
RECREATION PASS PURCHASE INFORMATION:
Passes are required at most national forest trailheads. Passes are available at all ranger district offices and the
forest headquarters office in Wenatchee. The cost is $30 for an annual pass and $5 for a day use pass. For
information about the Northwest Forest Pass call 1-800-270-7504 or to order it online go to www.naturenw.org.
America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes will be honored at all Northwest
Forest Pass sites.
 Wenatchee area: Northwest Forest passes are available at Arlberg Sports Inc., Hooked on Toys, Bi-Mart
and Mountain Air Gear.
 Chelan area: Passes are available at the Chelan Ranger District office.
 Lake Wenatchee area: Passes are available at Cole's Corner Market (Shell station), Parkside Grocery,
and Plain Hardware.
 Leavenworth area: In Leavenworth passes are available at Der Sportsman, Icicle Quik Stop 76 gas
station, Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat Gift Shop, Pioneer Market in Cashmere, and Ingalls Creek
Convenience Center & Lodging at 3057 US Highway 97.
 Cle Elum area: Northwest Forest Pass vendors include Cle Elum Ranger Station and
o Sportland Mini Mart, 4402 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum, WA. Located 1.5 miles north of the Ranger
Station on Hwy 903. Their phone number is 509-649-2260.
o Teanaway Mercantile, 10690 Teanaway Rd., phone 509-674-6957. Located near milepost 6 on
Teanaway Road.
o Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, 609 N Main, Ellensburg, WA, phone 509-925-3137.
o Mountain High Sports, 105 E 4th, Ellensburg, WA, phone 509-925-4626.
o Morning Star Chevron, 901 W. First St., Cle Elum, WA, phone 509-674-0606.
o Bi-Mart, 608 East Mountain View, Ellensburg, WA, 509-925-6973
 Entiat area: Passes are available at Cooper’s General Store in the Entiat Valley and at the Entiat Ranger
District office.
 Methow Valley area: Passes are available at the Methow Valley Ranger Station office, 24 W.
Chewuch Road in Winthrop, and
o Winthrop Mountain Sports, 257 Riverside Avenue, Winthrop, WA phone 509 996-2886.
o Methow Cycle and Sports, 19210 Hwy 20, Winthrop, WA 98862, phone 509 996-3645.
o Valley Hardware/Do-It Center Hardware, 429 E Methow Valley Hwy, Twisp, WA, 509 997-3355.
o Carlton General Store, 2256 Hwy 153, Carlton, WA, phone 509 996-8764 (Day passes).
o Mazama Country Inn, 15 Country Road, Mazama, WA 98833, phone 509 996-2681(Day passes
only).
 Naches area: Northwest Forest passes can be purchased at the following locations.
o Naches Ranger District office, 10237 U. S. Hwy 12, Naches, WA 98937
o Slim’s Market, 9951 US Hwy 12, Naches, WA 98937
o Rimrock Grocery Store, 34090 U.S. Hwy 12, Naches, WA 98937, phone 509-672-2251
o Naches Chinook Center, 10450 U.S. Hwy 12, Naches, WA 98937, phone 509-653-2405
o Bi-Mart, 309 South 5th Avenue, Yakima, WA, 509-454-4030
SPECIAL FOREST PRODUCTS:
Permits are required for gathering forest products including firewood, mushrooms, transplants, rocks and minerals,
posts and poles, floral cuttings, cones and boughs. Please contact the district office for specific information. There
is a minimum charge of $20.00 per permit. Free use permits are available for small quantities of certain items for
personal use. Special forest products permits for personal use firewood, personal use river rock and commercial
use beargrass are available from the Cle Elum Ranger Station.
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THE 10 ESSENTIALS:
Carry the 10 plus essentials when traveling in the backcountry—a map, compass, fire starter, water proof matches,
extra food, extra water, extra clothing, knife, flashlight with spare batteries and bulb, first aid kit, sunglasses, cell
phone, and a space blanket.
DISCOVER YOUR NORTHWEST (formerly known as Northwest Interpretive Association):
Check out the great selection of books, puzzles, cards, stuffed animals, kids stuff and much more at each of the
DYNW sales outlets located in the reception areas at each ranger district office and at the forest headquarters
office! These items make great Christmas and birthday gifts.
CHELAN RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 682-4900.
OFFICE HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Chelan Ranger District also
serves as an information center for the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
LAKE LEVEL: The Lake level is at full pool. For more information on the lake level, please visit the
Chelan County Public Utility District website at http://www.chelanpud.org/lake-chelan-lake-levels.cfm .
CAMPING: All up lake campgrounds are open and all docks are accessible.
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Fees for camping at Snowberry Bowl Campground are $10 per car per day and $8 per day for each
additional vehicle.
Antilon Campground is open with no fees and no services. Remember to bring drinking water and pack
out all garbage.
Grouse Mountain, Junior Point and South Navarre Campgrounds are accessible with no fees.
DOCK PERMITS: A dock permit is required to use federal docks on Lake Chelan through October 31.
Day permits are $5.00 and season permits are $40.00. Dock permits are available for sale at the Chelan
Ranger District office and the forest headquarters office in Wenatchee. The following vendors also have
dock permits available for purchase:
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Chelan: Kelly’s Hardware, Chelan Chamber of Commerce, Twenty-five Mile Creek State Park, and Lake
Chelan State Park
Manson: Old Mill Park and Reed’s Marine
WOODCUTTING PERMITS: Permits to cut firewood are available at the Chelan Ranger District
office. The cost is $20 for a four-cord permit, and the permit is good until December 31, 2011. Please be
aware of the most current Industrial Fire Precaution Levels. Currently, the Industrial Fire Precaution
Levels for the Chelan Ranger District zones 675 and 680 are at a Level 3. The IFPL in Zone 680 will
lower to level 2 on September 17. Power saw use is prohibited for woodcutting during this time.
ROADS: The main travel routes on the district are all open (Oss Peak, Shady Pass, Grade Creek, and
Slide Ridge).
HOLDEN VILLAGE ROADS AND TRAILS: As the Holden Mine Remedial preparation projects
begin, delays and closures are expected along the Forest Service Road No. 8301 from Lucerne to Holden
Village. However, access to Holden Village will be available on a daily basis.
Following are current trail closures on the south side of Railroad Creek across from Holden Village.
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Lower Railroad Creek Trail No. 1240 is closed from the wilderness boundary to Goat Trail
Goat Trail No. 1245.1
Tailings Bypass Trail No. 1240.3
Copper Falls Trail No. 1246.1 is closed from Goat Trail Intersection to one trail mile south
Copper Creek Trail No. 1240.21
Miners Interpretive Trail No. 1245
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The Hart Lake/Lyman Lake Trail system No. 1256 and the Pacific Crest Trail No. 2000 are not
affected by the closures. For the most current Holden trail information please contact the Chelan Ranger
District office.
TRAILS: Maintained means that downed logs have been removed from the trail. The low and midelevation trails are snow free and many are maintained.
Most of the high country is melting out, but the passes (especially the shaded sides) are still snow
covered. However, due to late snow melt in the high country all major stream crossings without bridges
or footlogs are still hazardous due to unseasonably high stream flows. If you are going out for a day hike
beware that a stream crossing that is safe to cross in the morning may be too hazardous to cross on the
way back in the afternoon, because of increased snow melting in the afternoon heat. If you choose to
cross snow covered passes, ice axes (and knowing how to do self-arrest) is recommended. Even short
uncontrolled slides can result in crashing into rocks or trees.
Strong winds can occur at any time and more trees are likely to fall across the trails. In burned
areas, there can be quite a few newly fallen trees across the trails.
All Holden Village area non-wilderness trails have been maintained.
Sawtooth Backcountry Non-Wilderness Trails
Hoodoo Pass Trail #1259.31
(hiker & horse)
Snow free.
Prince Creek Trail #1255.2
(motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker)
Snow free up to Boiling Lake with snow patches on Horsehead Pass. Caution—
Part of the trail has collapsed and the remaining tread is very narrow on the first
switchback down from the top of Horsehead Pass.
Safety Harbor Trail #1261
(motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker)
Summer Blossom Trail #1258
(hiker only)
Summit Trail #1259.3
(motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker)
Uno Peak Trail #1260
(motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker)
Maintained.
Some snow patches. Even when this trail is maintained, the part of the trail in the
burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season.
Snow free at South Navarre and is the lower elevations of the East and Middle Forks
of Prince Creek. It is snow covered on ridges, such as head of Miner’s and
Horsethief Basins and Deadman’s Pass. Caution—Even though most of this trail is
rated “More Difficult” the section through Miner’s Basin is rutted and rocky and is
actually “Most Difficult” and recommended for expert riders only.
Snow free. High water in Safety Harbor Creek makes the lower ford hazardous.
Even though trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the burned over area
will continue to have trees fall throughout the season.
Glacier Peak Wilderness trails
Agnes Gorge Trail #1281
Company Creek Trail #1243
Copper Basin Trail #1240.22
Devore Creek Trail #1244
Emerald Park Trail #1230
Hart / Lyman Lake Trail #1256
Holden Lake Trail #1251
Lower Railroad Creek Trail
#1240
Upper Lyman Trail #1256.2
Spider Gap
Maintained.
Maintained. Patches of snow on switchbacks to Hilegard Pass.
Maintained.
Maintained. Patches of snow on switchbacks to Tenmile Pass.
Maintained for 3 miles, snow free to a mile above Emerald Park and snow covered
after that. The lower trail passes through the Domke Lake Fire burn area. Do not
dilly-dally in drainages and avoid travel in this area when windy. Even though the
trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the burned area will continue to have
trees fall throughout the season. The area around Emerald Park and above was not
burned. Ice axes are recommended for Milham Pass.
Maintained.
Maintained.
The lower 3.5 miles are maintained to Klone Creek, and the upper 1 mile (from
Holden Tailings down to the Wilderness boundary) is also maintained; it is snow free
in between. Warning—The footlog over Wilson Creek has been removed because it
was unsafe. Cross at the horse ford above the old footlog site. The crossings of all
major side streams crossing on this trail are hazardous due to high water flows from
snow melt. When in the burn area, do not dilly-dally in drainages and avoid travel in
this area when windy. Even though the trail has been maintained, the part of the trail
in the burned area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season.
Maintained.
Snow covered. This is not a trail, but a cross-country route through the pass between
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Spider Meadows and Upper Lyman Lakes. Spider Glacier is no longer a glacier, just
a snow field at best and it is relatively flat. On the Lyman side of the gap there is a
permanent snowfield on the slope that is the route down to the Upper Lyman Trail;
an ice-axe is recommended.
Maintained. Some snow in Plumber and Sitting Bull Basins. If traveling over the
snow on the PCT from Suiattle Pass through Plumber and Sitting Bull Basins ice
axes are recommended.
Not maintained. As of this year (2011) the trail will no longer be maintained. Small
bridges and the boardwalk have collapsed and are not safe for stock to use.
Heavy avalanche debris from winter of 2010-2011 remains on trail. Use the Pacific
Crest Trail instead.
Maintained.
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness trails
Lower Fish Creek Trail #1248
Maintained. Even though trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the burned
over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. There have been
several wind storms this season and there are reports of numerous logs down on this
trail.
North Fork Fish Creek Trail
#1248.1
Maintained 1.6 miles above the confluence with East Fork Fish Creek. Here (5.4
miles up from the Lakeshore trail) there is a creek crossing that is hazardous. The
trail is snow free above that. Even after the trail has been maintained, the part of the
trail in the burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season.
There have been several wind storms this season and there are reports of numerous
logs down on this trail.
Lakeshore Trail #1247.1702
Maintained. Warning—The trail has washed out at Meadow Creek and is not
passable by stock. Hikers ARE able to cross the creek by going off trail and crossing
the creek closer to the lake. The Meadow Creek Shelter is visible from below the trail
and is a good landmark to aim for to get back to the trail. Creeks are running high and
difficult to cross at high flows, usually in the afternoons. Ticks and rattlesnakes are
out. Even though trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the burned over
area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season.
N. Fork Prince Creek Trail #1254 Maintained.
Oval Pass Trail #1259.13
Snow covered.
Prince Creek Trail #1255
Maintained. Trail tread at the 1.75 mile point, through a small cliff, is washed out.
Rock steps have been installed for hikers down and around the washout. The trail is
not passable by stock. There is no bridge or footlog across Prince Creek at mile
point 4 and current high water conditions will make this crossing hazardous. Even
though the trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the burned over area will
continue to have trees fall throughout the season. There have been several wind
storms this season and there are reports of numerous logs down on this trail.
Maintained to the spur trail to Round Lake. It is snow free to Horton Butte with snow
Round Lake/Horton Butte Trail # beyond that. Even though the trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the
burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season.
Summit Trail #1259
Snow free in the basins of Fish Creek and Prince Creek. Snow covered on ridges
(such as the boundary with the National Recreation Area, Freak-Out/Merlin Pass,
Robertson Pass, and Chipmunk Pass). Ice axes are recommended for crossing
snow covered passes.
Surprise Lake Trail #1249
Maintained.
Lucerne area non-wilderness trails
Domke Lake Trail #1280
Maintained. The trail is maintained from Lucerne to Domke Lake Camp. The trail from
Domke Lake Camp to Stuart Camp, and Stuart Camp itself, are CLOSED due to
damage from the Domke Lake Fire. We hope to have this trail and camp repaired and
reopened later this season.
Domke Mt. Lookout Trail #1280.1
Maintained.
25 Mile Creek & Stormy Mountain area trails
(Open to motorbikes, mountain bikes, horses and hikers)
Devil’s Backbone Trail #1248
Snow patches.
Maintained. Even after the trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the
Lone Peak Trail #1264
burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season.
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Stormy Mt. Trail #1233
Maintained. Heavy brush in places. Even after the trail has been maintained, the
part of the trail in the burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the
season.
The Lower Trail is maintained for 1.5 miles, but it has washed out at the 2.1 mile
point; approximately 1,000 feet of tread is completely gone. Not passable by
motorbikes, mountain bikes or horses.
The Upper Trail – This upper portion of the North 25 Mile trail can be accessed
by motorbikes, mountain bikes, horses and hikers via the Lone Peak Trail (which is
maintained). Starting at the intersection with Lone Peak Trail, the North 25 mile trail
is maintained up to the Devil’s Backbone Trail. Even after the trail has been
maintained, the part of the trail in the burned over area will continue to have trees fall
throughout the season.
Snow patches.
Echo Ridge Trails #1290 - 1297
Maintained.
Pot Peak Trail #1266
North Fork 25 Mile Trail #1265
North Shore area trails
All Other Trails
Trails not included on this
report
These trails have not been maintained for years and there are no plans to maintain
them. If you choose to travel them be for prepared for cross-country travel
conditions.
CLE ELUM RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 852-1100.
OFFICE HOURS: The ranger station is open Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 45
minute closure for lunch from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. The office is closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
ELLENSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE office is located at 609 North Main Street in
Ellensburg. Chamber of Commerce office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The office is closed on Sundays. The Chamber provides Forest Service
information, Northwest Forest Passes and Annual Federal Interagency Recreation Passes. The phone
number is 509-925-2002.
SNOQUALMIE PASS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: The visitor center is open for the
summer recreation season. Hours of operation are Thursday through Sunday and holidays, 8:30 – 3:30.
The visitor center will be open through Sunday, September 25, 2011.
CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT: New campfire restrictions are in effect on the Cle
Elum Ranger District. Campfires are allowed north of I-90 in the Cle Elum Valley and west to
Snoqualmie Pass. Campfires are banned west of I-90 and east of the Cle Elum Valley except in
approved metal fire rings in Beverly and DeRoux campgrounds and at Ken Wilcox Horse Camp on Table
Mountain.
CLOSED ROADS: The following Forest Service Roads are closed to motorized use due to flood damage.
It is unlikely that these roads will open to public travel in 2011.
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Road No. 3100 is closed at three separate locations. The first closure is from the Sno-Park to Barber Springs
Road. The second closure is at the creek crossing at Buck Meadows, between the junction with FS Road
3104 and the junction with FS Road 3111. The third closure is from the junction with FS Road 3120 to its end
at Quartz Mountain.
Gnat Flat Road 3330 is closed from the junction with FS Road 3300 to Gooseberry Flat.
Road 3120 is closed near where the Hoyt Mine Trail crosses the road; between the junction of FS Road 3100
and 3120 109. The road can be driven from each end to the closure point.
Road 3111 127 is closed at the boundary between National Forest Lands and the L.T. Murray State Wildlife
Area.
Road No. 3350 is closed from mile post 1.6 to the junction with Road No. 3350-119
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Access to the National Forest lands between Manastash Creek and Taneum Creek (Gnat Flat,
Gooseberry Flat, Shoestring Trailhead and Tamarack Springs,) is possible by entering the L.T. Murray State
Wildlife Area at Joe Watt Canyon and following Hutchins Road. Hutchins Road is in relatively good
condition. It is advised that you scout the road prior to pulling a trailer on these roads. Each vehicle using
roads located within the L.T. Murray State Wildlife Area, which is owned and administered by the State of
Washington, will need to display a Washington State Discover Pass on their vehicle. A Northwest Forest
Pass is not valid on lands owned by Washington State.
WOODCUTTING: Due to recent timber thefts in district woodcutting areas, woodcutting permits are no
longer available at the Cle Elum Ranger Station and the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce. All
woodcutting areas on the district are now closed except the Reecer Creek woodcutting area remains open
but wood is very, very scarce.
CAMPGROUNDS: The camping season is winding down. Some campgrounds have already closed and
many others will soon be closing for the winter.
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Beverly and DeRoux campgrounds are open with limited access.
Cle Elum River Camp, Cayuse Horse Camp, Mineral Springs, Swauk, and Taneum Creek campgrounds
are now closed.
Ice Water, Owhi and Red Mountain campgrounds are officially closed but available for camping; there are
no services so you must bring water and remove all garbage.
Most of Kachess Campground is closed; the Gale Creek loop remains open through Sept. 26.
Cayuse, Salmon la Sac, Wish Poosh, and the Gale Creek Loop in the Kachess Campground will close on
September 27.
Riders Camp and Manastash Camp can be accessed by using jeep trails which originate on the Naches
Ranger District. Access is difficult and requires a short wheel base four wheel drive vehicle.
Ken Wilcox Horse Camp at Haney Meadows is open. The road is rough and is not recommended for low
clearance vehicles.
CABIN RENTALS: The Cle Elum Ranger District offers public rental of two cabins.
1. Table Mountain A-Frame is located at 6,000 feet elevation and is south of Blewett Pass. This is a
great spot for star gazing due to its high elevation and remote location. The cabin has four twin
beds and room for six additional folks on the floor. A large deck, picnic table, and fire ring add to
the charm of this rustic cabin.
2. Teanaway Guard Station is located along North Fork Teanaway Road No. 9737 north of Cle
Elum. This small cabin offers a cozy spot for two people to enjoy the Teanaway Valley. The
cabin has one bunk bed set that offers two twin beds.
Amenities and number of occupants vary. For more information or to make reservations for
these cabins, contact Reserve USA at 1-877-444-6777 on line at www.reserveusa.com .
BEWARE – MOUNTAIN GOATS: For those using trails in the vicinity of Ingalls Pass, Longs Pass,
Iron Peak and Beverly Turnpike, be aware that habituated mountain goats are in these areas. Please do
not feed or approach the animals. If a goat approaches you, leave the area immediately.
TRAILS: The number of down trees across trails is well above what is considered normal and is slowing
trail maintenance which will be ongoing throughout the summer.
Name and Number
Bean Creek 1391.1
Beverly Turnpike 1391
Boulder-De Roux 1392
Cathedral Pass 1345
Cooper River 1311
Davis Peak 1324
Current Status
Snow free.
Snow free and maintained.
Snow free. DeRoux Creek Trail maintained to Gallagher Lake. Boulder Creek Trail
is not maintained.
Snow free to Cathedral Pass. The tail is not passable to stock. Some blowdown
remains between Squaw lake and Cathedral Pass.
Maintained and snow free to Cooper Lake.
Snow free and maintained to 3,600 feet elevation. Trail conditions above are
unknown.
Date
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Deception Pass 1376
Dutch Miller Gap 1362
Esmeralda Basin 1394
Fishhook Flat 1378
Frost Mountain 1366
Gooseberry Flat 1227
Hereford Meadows 1207
Howson Creek 1349
Hoyt 1347
Ingalls Way 1390
Iron Creek 1351
Iron Peak 1399
Johnson Medra 1383
Jolly Mountain 1307
Jungle Creek 1383.1
Little Kachess 1312
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Snow free and maintained to Deception Pass. Conditions beyond to Marmot Lake
are unknown. PCT 2000 south not advised due to high creek crossing at Mt. Daniel
Ford.
The trail is in good condition. Only three blowdowns remain, passable to stock.
Snow begins at Ivanhoe Lake with 50% snow cover to Dutch Miller Gap.
Snow free, maintained by local outfitter to Lake Ann.
Snow free. Maintained by ORV Rangers.
Snow free. Maintained by ORV Rangers.
The trail closure has been lifted and the trail is now open. Snow free. Maintained
by ORV Rangers.
Snow free. Maintained by ORV Rangers.
This trail receives minimal maintenance, the trail tread is hard to discern at times.
The junction with Sasse Ridge Trail is signed.
Snow free. Maintained by ORV Rangers.
Snow free to Ingalls Pass. Some snow remains in Headlight Basin. Meadows are
saturated. Some ice remaining on the lake.
Snow free and maintained from Miller trailhead to Iron Creek trailhead.
Snow free and maintained to Iron Peak saddle by local outfitter. Habituated
Mountain Goats have been reported. Use caution and move away from goats.
Trail maintained by volunteers to the junction with Koppen Mountain Trail #1225.
Medra Creek portion has thin tread and is unmaintained. No snow.
Snow free. Maintained by ORV Rangers to Jolly Creek Trail #1355 junction.
Trail maintained by volunteers. No snow.
The bridge over Box Canyon Creek no longer exists. You must ford Box Canyon
Creek and this can be done only when the water level is low. Note--This trail is no
longer barrier free.
Kachess Ridge
No Name Ridge 1315
Trail maintained from Easton Trailhead for 6 miles to the junction with French
Cabin Basin Trail #1307.
Keenan Meadow 1386
Knox Creek 1315.1
Snow free. Maintained by ORV Rangers.
Snow free.
Snow free. Habituated Mountain Goats have been reported in the area. Use
caution. Move away from goats.
Longs Pass 1229
Manastash Lake 1350 Moderate Snow free to Manastash Lake. Maintained by ORV Rangers to that point.
Snow free. Maintained by ORV Rangers from Quartz Mountain to Blowout
Manastash Ridge 1388
Mountain.
Miller Peak 1379
Snow free and maintained. Stock and motorcycles OK.
Mirror Lake 1302
Snow free
Snow free. Maintained by ORV Rangers.
North Ridge 1321
Pete Lake 1323
Peggy's Pond 1375
Pacific Crest North 2000
Pacific Crest South 2000
Paddy-Go-Easy Pass
1595.1
Polallie Ridge 1309
Rachel Lake 1313
Robin Lakes 1376.1
Scatter Creek 1328
North Scatter Creek 1328.1
Spade Lake 1337
Spectacle Lake 1306
Stafford Creek 1359
Standup Creek 1369
Maintained to Pete Lake and beyond to Lemah Meadows.
Peggy’s Pond is thawed, some snow remains.
Open. Maintained to 1.5 miles north of I-90. The trail is not passable to stock.
Detour using trails 1345 and 1376 to avoid segment between Cathedral Pass and
Deception Pass is still advised. High water!
South from I-90 trail is maintained to Ollalie Meadows/Windy Pass. Snow free. Not
passable for stock
Snow free to the pass. Many logs across the trail. Sprite Lake is thawed.
Snow free. First 3 miles maintained. Diamond Lake is thawed. Not passable for
stock.
Snow free. Maintained only a short distance due to heavy blowdown across
avalanche paths.
Snow free to Tuck Lake. Robin Lake remains mostly frozen.
Maintained for 1 mile by volunteers.
Trail maintained 2.5 miles by volunteers.
Spade Lake is thawed. Trail conditions are unknown.
Snow free, trail goes from PCT #2000 to Spectacle Lake outlet and is cairned
around east shore of lake.
Snow free to Navaho Pass. Maintained for 4 miles.
Snow free. Not passable for stock
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8/01
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Swauk Discovery 1335
North Fork Taneum 1377
South Fork Taneum 1367
Taneum Ridge 1363
Teanaway Ridge 1364
Middle Fork Teanaway 1393
West Fork Teanaway 1353
Thorp Creek 1316
Tired Creek 1317
Waptus River 1310
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Maintained
Open and maintained
Open and maintained
Open and maintained
Snow free and maintained.
Not maintained
Not maintained
ALERT! Thorp Creek Trail is closed for the remainder of 2011. This closure is in
the interest of public safety and is designed to prevent conflict between humans
and scavengers associated with a dead horse located adjacent to the trail. Use
Knox Creek Trail to access Thorp Mountain.
Maintained to Polallie Ridge Junction.
Maintained to Waptus Lake and beyond to PCT #2000 junction. Hikers use caution
at the ford. Water is reported to be 18 inches deep.
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ENTIAT RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 784-1511.
OFFICE HOURS: Office hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
CAMPGROUNDS: Pine Flats, Fox Creek, Lake Creek, Silver Falls, Spruce Grove, North Fork, and
Cottonwood campgrounds are now open and charging camping fees. Three Creeks Campground is closed
for the season.
ROADS: The Entiat River Road is open to Cottonwood Campground and the Entiat River Trailhead.
Shady Pass Road No. 5900 is open and snow free. Please tread lightly on Forest Service roads, as roads
melt out they are extremely muddy and susceptible to resource damage. Damaging Forest Service roads
or adjacent land may prompt closures of these areas.
TRAILS: Trails are mostly melted out on the district; you may encounter large snow patches near high
passes. The Upper Mad River Seasonal Closure has been lifted.
The following trails require a Recreation Pass--Silver Falls Trail No. 1442, Lake Creek Trail No.
1443, North Fork Entiat River Trail No. 1437, and Entiat River Trail No. 1400.
Note: On the Mad Lake Trail, the half mile spur to the lake will be temporarily closed to
motorcycles due to trail repair work; hikers only will be allowed on the trail to the lake. The Upper Mad
River Trail 1409.1 is currently undergoing heavy maintenance from Maverick Saddle to Mad Lake.
Please slow down and tread lightly on the new tread, in order to ensure a quality trail for the future. Call
the Entiat Ranger Station for latest conditions.
Passes must be displayed so they are visible to compliance officers. The following passes are
valid—Northwest Forest Pass, Golden Age, Golden Access, and America the Beautiful Pass.
TRAIL CONDITIONS: Maintained means that downed logs have been removed from the trail.
Trail
Number
Trail Name
#1445
#1432
#1443
#1435
4 Mile Ridge
45 Mile Drive
Angle Peak
Anthem Creek
#1416
Billy Creek
#1413
Billy Ridge
#1426
#1440
Blue Creek
Butte Creek
Current Status
Maintained
Not maintained
Maintained
Not maintained
Maintained from the #5700 up to Tyee Ridge Trail #1415. Lower section to Mad River
Trail #1409 closed for the season will open 2012.
Maintained from the #5700 road up to the Tyee Ridge Trail #1415. Lower section to
Mad River Trail #1409 closed for the season will open 2012.
Maintained.
Not maintained
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#1431
#1419A
#1418
#1404
#1448
#1434
#1434A
#1230.1
#1400
#1436
#1408
#1403
#1417
Cool Creek
#1405
Ice Creek
#1405.1
#1419
#1427
#1443
#1430
#1421
#1406
Ice Lakes
Jimmy Creek
Klone Peak View Point
Lake Creek
Larch Lakes
Lost Lake
Mad Lake
#1409
Mad River (Lower)
#1409.1
#1404A
#1437
#1265
#1453
1409.2
#1265
#1438
#1439
#1433
#1440
#1429
#1462
Mad River (Upper)
Myrtle Lake
No. Fk. Entiat River
North 25 Mile Creek
Pomas Creek
Pond Camp
Pot Peak
Pugh Ridge
Pyramid Creek
Pyramid Mountain
Pyramid View Point
Shetipo
Silver Falls Interpretive
Silver Falls National
Recreation Trail
Tommy Cr. (South)
Tommy Cr. (Middle)
Tommy Cr. (North)
Tyee Ridge
Wilson Creek
#1440
#1423
#1424
#1425
#1415
#1231.1
Cougar Mtn Viewpoint
Cougar Ridge
Cow Creek Meadows
Devils Backbone
Duncan Hill
Duncan Hill Viewpoint
Emerald Park
Entiat River
Fern Lake
Garland Peak
Hi Yu
Hunter
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Not maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained for 5 miles
Not maintained
Maintained to Milham Pass
Maintained and snow free to Entiat Meadows, 13 miles.
Maintained for 1 mile
Not maintained
Not maintained
Maintained
Maintained 3 miles, trail is partially covered with avalanche debris, some route finding
may be required.
Not maintained
Not maintained not recommended for motorcycles or stock
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained and snow free for the first 6 miles to Camp Nine. The remaining 9 miles to
Maverick Saddle will be closed this season for extensive trail maintenance and repair. It
will reopen summer 2012.
Maintained. Trail work is in progress, please ride slow and tread lightly .
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained and snow free
Not maintained
Maintained
Maintained and snow free
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Not maintained
Closed for the season due to hazardous conditions
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Maintained
Not maintained
METHOW VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 996-4003.
OFFICE HOURS: The office is open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We have
returned to our five-day work week.
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NEW WEBSITE: For current district information, check the new forest website at
http://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen/conditions, go to Quick Links on the right side of the page, choose
“Current Conditions Information” and then choose “Recreation/Reports” in the center of that page, this
will take you to Recreation updates by District in the center of the next page. You will find frequently
updated information on roads, trails and campgrounds.
WEATHER: A Surface Observation Map is available at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/newsea21.php
and a local weather forecast is available at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/ .
SNOW: The Pacific Crest Trail from Hart’s Pass to Canada still has more snow than usual with some
isolated, large and deep snow patches that are somewhat challenging for hikers and blocking stock near Rock
Pass and Woody Pass.
CHELAN RIDGE HAWK MIGRATION FESTIVAL is on Saturday, September 17th at Memorial Park
in Pateros from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shuttles to Chelan Ridge begin at 8 a.m. For more information and to
reserve a spot, go to www.ncwaudubon.org .
 This free festival provides activities for the whole family to enjoy.
 Environmental education and interpretation--learn all about migrating raptors and the ecosystems
on which they depend
 Catch shuttles for field trips to the spectacular Chelan Ridge raptor migration site. Chelan Ridge
sits at 5,675 feet above sea level along the flyway for migrating raptors like the Broad-winged
Hawk. Biologists, who live at the ridge during the migration season, offer insight on how the
birds are studied and tracked. See raptors like Sharp-shinned Hawks as they are banded and
released. This is an amazing experience with environmental education and interpretation
conducted by an on-site educator and Forest Service personnel.
CHELAN RIDGE RAPTOR MIGRATION PROJECT: This year’s raptor count has started, guests are
welcome to come up and join in the count.
 Directions from Winthrop--Go south on Highway 20, about 2 miles south of Twisp, the highway
along the Methow River turns into Highway 153. Travel south to Black Canyon Road, between
mileposts 6 and 7, south of Methow. Turn right on Black Canyon Road (#4010) and drive 9 miles to
junction with road No. 8020. Turn left and drive 3.5 miles to the parking area. Travel time: about 1.5
hours.
 Directions from Wenatchee: Go north on Highway 97 past the Chelan turn-off to milepost 224. Turn
left at the Antoine Creek Road sign and drive 1.5 miles. Turn right on Antoine Creek Road, which
turns into road No. 8140 On the ridge top, go right at the T intersection on Road No. 8020. Keep right
for another mile to the second parking area. Travel time: about 1.5 hours. There is no water or
developed camping at the site. Be prepared for harsh weather conditions. The three-quarter mile hike
to the observation site is moderate.
NORTH CASCADES HIGHWAY 20 is open. The Washington Pass parking area and overlook trail at
Washington Pass are closed weekdays due to paving operations. Crews will be paving the overlook trail,
located along Highway 20 west of Winthrop. The gate will be locked Monday through Friday evenings.
The gate will be open Friday evenings and through the weekends. Paving should be completed by
September 17.
WOODCUTTING: Fire Precaution Levels are currently at level 2 “Hoot-owl” in zones 684 and 678W
(change in precaution level requires chainsaws to be turned off at 1:00 and woodcutters must remain in
the woodcutting area for a one hour fire watch after saws are turned off).
Permits to cut firewood are on sale at the Methow Valley Ranger District office. They can also be
purchased locally at Hanks Harvest Foods in Twisp, the Chevron Station in Twisp and Pardners Mini
Market in Winthrop. These permits are valid only on the Methow Valley and Tonasket Ranger Districts.
ROADS: In the Twisp River area, a large debris flow came down an unnamed drainage near War Creek
destroying a portion of Forest Road No. 4430-100 leading to the War Creek Trailhead. The debris from
this flow was deposited near War Creek Bridge across the Twisp River, blocking Forest Roads 4430 and
4420. Debris has been cleared from both 4430 and 4420 roads and they are open to high clearance
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vehicles. The road to the War Creek Trailhead will take a considerable amount of work to reconstruct and
will remain closed to vehicles for the rest of the year. A trail has been cut through the debris for hiker and
stock access to War Creek Trail, vehicles need to park on the side of the roads No. 4430 or No. 4420 (do
not block road).
Debris has been cleared from the roads in the Gold Creek area, and all are now open to high
clearance vehicles.
Libby Creek Road, south of Twisp, is still closed near the intersection with Forest Road No. 4300,
as is the Volstead Creek Road 4225-200.
Ramsey/Boulder Road No. 1631-5009-200 will remain closed this year to all motorized vehicles,
due to a washout in the middle of the road, making the road unsafe to drive on.
We will continue working on road repairs as funding becomes available. Check the Methow Valley
District website www.fs.usda.gov/goto/okawen/conditions or call the office at 509-996-4000 for up-todate information.
Road Name and Number
Alder Creek 1065-200
Finley Canyon 1590-370
Methow Valley Ranger District Road Conditions
Condition
If the road you are interested in is not listed, the amount of snow cover
is unknown or we have no current information about that road.
Open
Open
Updated
7/2/11
7/2/11
Ramsey/Boulder 1631-5009-200
CLOSED to all motorized vehicles due to a wash-out in the middle of
the road, making the road unsafe to drive on.
Ramsey/Tripod 1631 5009-100
State Route 20
Boulder 37
Open.
Open
Open
Boulder Creek to Rogers Lake 39
Partial road wash out below Rogers Lake but passable.
Black Canyon 4010
Open
Closed. Plugged culvert, water and debris over roadway about 1.5
miles from No. 4010 junction making road impassable.
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
The creek has diverted out of the channel and is running along the
road and washed out the road at the first Volstead Creek crossing; it is
impassable. The road is gated closed at the forest boundary.
Open
Road is closed until repaired, due to narrow roadway and undercutting
and potential for portions of the shoulder to give way under a load from
wash out.
Open
Open.
Open.
7/18/11
Open.
8/15/11
Black Canyon 4010-050
South Summit 4100
Benson Creek 4150
Yockey 4150-260
North Summit 42
South Beaver 4225
Blue Buck 4225-200
Cougar 4225-230
Volstead 4225-400
Beaver Summit 4230
Starvation Mtn. 4235
Lightning Creek Ridge 4235-195
Buttermilk Libby (Buttermilk portion)
43
Buttermilk Libby (Libby portion) 43
Buttermilk Libby (Libby portion) 43
Poorman Creek
Buttermilk Butte 4300-400
West Fork Buttermilk Trailhead
4300-500
West Fork Buttermilk 4300-550
West Fork Buttermilk 4300-560
South Fork Gold Creek 4330
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Closed, the road washed out at the upper Libby Creek crossing, just
south of the intersection with the Road No. 4340.
Closed, the road washed out at the upper Libby Creek crossing, just
south of the intersection with the Road No. 4340.
Open
No current report.
7/9/11
7/29/11
Open.
7/9/11
CLOSED, road washed out last spring.
CLOSED, road washed out last spring.
Open, high clearance vehicle needed.
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North Fork Gold Creek 4340
Foggy Dew 4340-200
Twisp River 44
Coal Rader/Thompson 4410
Little Wolf Creek 4410-500
Little Wolf Creek 4410-520
Little Wolf Creek 4410-535
Little Bridge Creek 4415
Little Bridge Creek Saddle 4415-100
South Twisp River 4420
West Twisp River 4430
War Creek Trailhead Road 4430-100
Reynolds 4435
East Chewuch 5010
West Chewuch 51
Eightmile 5130
Buck Lake 5130-100
Falls Creek 5140
Chewuch 5160
Chewuch/30-Mile 5160-250
Cub Cr./Goat Cr. 5200
First Creek 5200-030
Fifth Creek 5200-150
Goat Creek 5200-315
Short Creek 5200-400
Long Creek 5200-500
Ortell Creek 5220-200
Goat Peak 5225-200
Rendezvous Pass 5215
Rendezvous/Fawn 5215-100
Blackpine Basin 5225
Sweetgrass Butte 5220-100
Cutthroat 5310-400
Harts Pass 5400
Slate Peak 5400-600
Chancellor 5400-700
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Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Current road condition unknown
Open. Road condition unknown.
Open.
Open.
Closed, water and debris cover the roadway. A trail has been cut out
through the debris. Road impassable to trailhead parking. No access
to Trailhead. Park on side of #4430 or #4420 roadway (without
blocking road).
Open
A plugged culvert at Junior Creek caused water to flow over the
roadway; passable with caution.
Open.
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open.
Open
Open.
Open
Open, condition unknown.
Open, condition unknown.
Road washed out.
Open, condition unknown.
Open
Open.
Open
Open.
Open
Open.
Open. Trailers prohibited on Hart's Pass road No. 5400.
Open
Road condition unknown. Stream water crossing at Slate Creek is
higher than normal
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CAMPGROUNDS: Campgrounds are open and charging camping fees of $5 to $8 per night. There is
an additional charge of $5 for second vehicles at campsites (maximum two vehicles per site). Call the
district office for specific campground information. Road’s End Campground is temporarily closed
through September 15.
TRAILS: Use caution when crossing all streams as water is swift and deeper than normal for this time of
year.
Trail Name and Number
Andrews Creek 504
Bear Mountain 442
Beaver Lake 356
Blue Lake Trail 314
Boundary Trail Irongate to
Pasayten River 533
Boundary Trail Pasayten
River to PCT 533
Current Status
Snow-free, open with down trees cleared to Boundary Trail #533.
Open
Open
Open.
Trail open and cleared of down trees from Irongate to Pasayten River. No bridge
across Pasayten River, use caution, ford may be too deep to safely cross until
lower water
No bridge across Pasayten River and ford may be too deep to safely cross until
lower water. Snow-free and down trees cleared from Pasayten River ford to Pacific
Crest Trail, passable to stock.
Date
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Burch Mountain 538
Buckskin Ridge 498
Cady Pass 475
CLOSED
Castle Pass 749
Cedar Creek Trail 476
Chancellor/Canyon Creek
Trail 754
CLOSED
Chewuch 510
Coleman Ridge 505
Copper Glance 519
Copper Pass 426
Crater Creek Trail 416
Crater Mountain 746
Cutthroat Creek 400
Crystal Lake 517
Dean Creek Trail 456
Devil’s Ridge Trail 753
Diamond Jack 514
Drake Creek 502A
Driveway Butte Trail 481
Eagle Creek 410
Eagle Lakes 416
Early Winters Trail 522
East Creek 756
East Fork Buttermilk 420
East Fork Pasayten 451
Easy Pass 741
Falls Creek Trail 518
Ferguson Lake 474A
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Down trees cleared from trail.
Trail is snow-free to Silver Lake. Trail beyond is mostly snow-free but has not
cleared of down trees except on the north end of the trail, down trees have been
cleared from Robinson Creek Trail #478 junction to the stock ford at Middle Fork
Pasayten River.
The trail is closed to Azurite Mine for mine clean-up work. Route is closed to all
access while the reconstruction takes place and will remain closed to motorized
access, except by permit, when the work is done.
Very brushy, easy to lose the trail, especially near Three Fools Creek and on the
descent into and ascent out of Big Face Creek. Encountered over 500 blown-down
trees. Three separate areas the trail was obliterated by trees. There was some
snow, but it was not really an issue affecting travel. The trail has not been
maintained or cleared of down trees for over 6 years and is difficult to follow.
Open. The trail is cleared of down trees to the north side of Abernathy Pass.
Trail closed to stock from Boulder Creek to Mill Creek. The trail is logged out to
Boulder Creek. There is no safe place for stock to turn around other than at
Boulder Creek. There are no plans to log out beyond Boulder Creek this year. The
new wash-outs were due to high water from the Boulder Creek Trail and were
caused by a slide at milepost 4.
The trail is closed to ALL travel between Mill Creek and Cedar Crossing. The
north approach, from Chancellor to Cedar Crossing has slid into the creek and is
very difficult and dangerous to negotiate. Impassable to stock and not
recommended for bikers or hikers. From Holman Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail to
junction with Devil’s Ridge Trail #752, near Sky Pilot Pass, trail is very muddy .
Open.
Most of trail area burned in 2003 wildfire and has not been maintained since 2003.
The trail From Andrews Creek to Remmel Mountain has many, many down trees
across the trail making it difficult to find and follow. The north end of the trail,
between Four Point Lake and Chewuch Trail #510 has not burned over and has
been cleared of down trees
Cleared of down trees. The old bridge collapsed, and the creek can be difficult to
cross during high water. This trail is not recommended for stock as the creek
crossing is impassable for stock, and there is no good ford available for stock.
Open, with patchy snow near summit. Trail from the Twisp River side has down
trees cut out for 2 miles. Trail from the Bridge Creek side has few down trees on
trail but is no longer maintained.
Open.
No longer a maintained trail. No current report.
Open, black flies and mosquitoes are bad. Trail in excellent shape.
Trail cleared of down trees for 1.5 miles. No current trail conditions report. Trail
burned over in 2003 wildfire so has many down trees on trail.
Trail not maintained for many, many years, impassable for stock and very difficult
for hikers.
Snow free to Devil’s Pass and down through Devil’s Dome to Ross Lake. Water is
available at Devil's Pass, about 800 feet below Devil's Dome, several places
between Devil's Dome and Devil's Creek Camp area and Dry Creek stream from
snow fields. Lots of blow downs and heavy brush overgrowth between Devil's
Dome and Devil's Creek Camp. Blowdowns are mostly smaller dead trees making
a big tangle to negotiate.
Trail from south end is no longer maintained for many years and is hard to find.
Open, down trees cleared.
Open
Open, down trees cleared to Silver Lake. Patchy snow at pass, 2 down trees near
pass but passable. Wildflowers are nice.
Open, cleared of down trees and passable to stock.
Open
No longer a bridge across Granite Creek, creek crossing difficult during high water.
Trail has not been maintained for over 5 years and has many down trees.
The trail has been cleared of down trees for 4 miles then 2 or 3 down trees near
Hoodo Pass. Snow in the pass blocks stock.
Trail open and cleared of down trees.
North Cascades National Park reports patchy snow near Easy Pass.
Open
Open.
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8/16/11
7/19/11
8/17/11
8/19/11
8/17/11
8/6/11
8/5/11
8/15/11
8/12/11
8/5/11
9/8/11
9/9/11
8/17/11
8/1/11
9/6/11
8/15/11
7/19/11
7/1/11
8/19/11
9/9/11
7/19/11
8/17/11
8/6/11
8/12/11
8/29/11
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Fire Creek 561
Foggy Dew Creek Trail
Section 1 417
Foggy Dew Creek Trail
Section 2 417A
Goat Peak Trail 457
Hidden Lakes 477
Holman Creek 472A
Jackita Ridge 738
Larch Creek/Billy Goat Pass
502
Lake Ann/Maple Pass Loop
Trail 740
Lake Creek Trail 500
Libby Creek 415
Lightning Creek 425
Lookout Mountain Trail 412
Lone Fir 535
Louis Lake 428
Martin Creek 429
Middle Fork Beaver Creek
406
Monument Creek Trail 484
North Fork 20 Mile Trail 560
North Creek 413
Oval Lakes 410A
Pacific Crest Trail (Bridge
Creek to Stehekin) 2000
Pacific Crest Trail (Hwy 20 to
Harts Pass) 2000
Pacific Crest Trail (Hart’s
Pass to Canada)
Peepsight 525
Rainy Lake Trail 310
Reynolds Creek 402
Robinson Pass 478
Rock Creek 473
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Trail burned over in 2003 fire and has not been maintained since 2003. Trail has
many, many down trees and is difficult to follow. This trail is not longer maintained
8/17/11
Open.
8/12/11
Open. Snow near Sunrise Lake.
8/17/11
Open.
Trail cleared of down trees to the Pasayten River. New trees down blocking stock
near Middle Hidden Lake and Big Hidden Lake.
Down trees cleared from the north end of the trail from West Fork Pasayten River
Trail #472, to ¼ mile east of Holman Pass (3.5 feet of snow beyond).
Some patchy snow on the trail. Snow is not a problem. Water is available at Devil's
Park shelter, four places between Devil's Park and Devil's Pass, and at Devil's
Pass.
8/12/11
Open. Snow free with down logs cut out of trail.
9/9/11
Snow free.
9/9/11
The trail has been cleared of blown down trees 7 miles (7/29/11). Trail beyond has
not been cleared for many years and has many, many down trees on trail and is
very brushy. Winds could bring down additional snags in the old 2003 burn area.
Snow free.
Down trees block stock.
Open
Open.
Open.
Trail snow-free and cleared of down trees.
Conditions unknown.
Beginning 4 miles of trail open to Eureka Creek. Bridge at Eureka Creek washed
out and creek impassable during high water. The trail between Eureka Creek and
Fred’s Lake has not been maintained for over 28 years, is impassable to stock and
difficult for hikers. The unmaintained part of the trail has 9 miles without water
through Pistol Pass area and steep areas where the trail is washed out, has many
down trees across trail, is damaged by slides in some areas, is overgrown by brush
in some areas, and is difficult to follow in various places.
Trail snow-free but not cleared of down trees, also has three deep wash-outs on
the trail, passable to hikers.
Open, snow-free.
Down trees have been cut out of trail to West Oval Lake. Oval Pass Trail is snow
free and passable for stock.
From Rainy Pass to Stehekin the trail is snow free and cleared of down trees.
Trail from Rainy Pass trailhead has a broken bridge near Porcupine Creek
requiring a creek ford. Trail between Cutthroat Pass and Granite Pass has some
patchy snow on trail impassable to stock. Trail very brushy near Brush Creek
Trailhead near Meadows campground is accessible. Wildflowers are beautiful. Trail
going south to Grasshopper Pass has patchy snow with some snow patches on
open scree sloping trail, not passable for stock, some camping sites snow-free.
Hikers from PCT to Canada need a Canadian entry permit, stamped and
signed by a Canadian Border Services Agent. Note there is currently no legal
way to enter the US from Canada on the PCT 2000.
Down trees have been cut out from the trail. Two large patches of snow on the trail
near Rock Pass and Woody Pass block stock access. One snowy area is north of
Rock Pass and the other is on the scree slope right below Woody Pass.
No current trail conditions report available. No longer a maintained trail.
Open.
Trail cleared to wilderness boundary. No current trail conditions report available
First bridge is in the process of reconstruction and is open to stock. Trail cleared of
down trees to the junction with Boundary Trail.
Trail snow-free and cleared to Cooney Basin from the Pacific Crest Trail. Trail has
down trees cut out for 2 miles from Pacific Crest Trail then large root-wad on trail
blocks stock. Down trees cleared from Robinson Creek Trail #478 to milepost 3.5,
8/5/11
7/9/11
9/6/11
8/12/11
8/12/11
7/15/11
7/1/11
8/17/11
8/5/11
8/17/11
7/9/11
8/17/11
7/9/11
8/28/11
8/30/11
8/16/11
8/30/11
9/9/11
8/6/11
8/5/11
8/5/11
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Scatter Creek 427
Slate Creek 414
South Creek Trail 401
Stub Creek/Deception Pass
458
Sunrise Lake 417.2
Tatoosh Buttes 485
Tungsten 534
Twisp Pass Trail 432
Twisp River Trail 440
War Creek 408
West Fork Buttermilk 41
West Fork Methow Trail 480
West Fork Pasayten 472
Williams Creek 407
Wolf Creek Trail 527
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where a 20 inch diameter tree across trail blocked stock access.
Open, snow free with down trees cut out to a half mile before the lake.
Open to lake.
Snow free and cleared of down trees.
8/6/11
8/12/11
8/19/11
Down trees cleared 2 miles to stock graze area
7/9/11
Snow covered
Down trees cleared, passable to stock.
Open, snow free with down trees cleared.
Open, trail cleared of down trees
Cleared of down trees and the trail has been rerouted around the wash out area by
Buttermilk Sno-Park.
Park on the side of access road #4430 or #4420 as the roadway to the trailhead is
covered with mud and debris, and is impassable to vehicles but a trail has been cut
through mud and debris on the roadway to the trailhead. Trail cleared of down trees
7.5 miles to the snow line and brush has been cut out 1.5 miles on the trail. Trail
snow-free but last 1.5 miles has 4 down trees blocking stock.
Down trees cleared for 4 miles with many down trees remaining on trail, blocking
stock. Trail is snow-free and Fish Creek Pass is snow-free. Clear of down trees on
west side of pass and Summit trail clear to Star Lake and Hoodo Pass.
Trail has down trees cut out for 5 miles but remaining 4 miles of trail has many
down trees on trail, blocking stock.
Beginning ½ mile of trail below trailhead has solid snow blocking stock (8/16/11).
Down trees cleared from the trail, trail very wet.
Snow-free and trail cleared of down trees
Trail was cleared of down trees to Gardner Meadows in July but new down trees in
the old burn area about 2.5 miles below Gardner Meadows block stock.
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9/8/11
7/19/11
8/5/11
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NACHES RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 653-1401.
OFFICE HOURS: The Naches Ranger Station foyer is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make
handouts and forest information available to the public during non-office hours. Office hours are
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No permit sales after 4 p.m.
ROAD CLOSURES: North Fork Tieton Road No. 1207 is open to non-motorized traffic (hikers,
mountain bikes and horses) from Road No. 1207-250. The Miriam Creek Bridge was stabilized enough
to warrant use by these users.
The following roads are closed to all motorized traffic due to extensive damage caused by spring
floods.
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Little Rattlesnake Road No. 1501 is closed for 5.1 miles from the junction of forest road No. 1500/1501
(T15, R15, Sec 10) to the junction of forest road No. 1501 and forest road No. 1503 (T15, R14, Sec 24)
Dry Ridge Road No. 1601 is closed for 1.5 miles from milepost 0.3 (T15, R15, Sec 30) to the junction with
Road No. 1601/233 (T16, R14, Sec 25)
Clover Way Road No. 1605 is closed for 3 miles from the junction of forest road No. 1600/1605 (T16, R14,
Sec 16) to the junction of forest road No. 1605-244 (T15, R14, Sec 17)
Rock Creek Road No. 1702 is closed the first 0.3 miles to all public and open to local residents from the
junction with St. Rt. 410 (T16, R15, Sec 17) to the junction with forest road No. 1720 (T16, R15, Sec 4)
Gold Creek Road No. 1703 is closed for 5.9 miles from State Route 410 (T17, R14, Sec 36) to the end of
forest road No. 1703 (T17, R14, Sec 24 junction with Road No. 1705)
Milk Creek Road No. 1708 is closed from the junction of Road No. 1708 and State Route 410 (T17, R14,
Sec 9) to the junction with forest road 1708-590 (T17, R15, Sec 6)
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WOODCUTTING: Woodcutting is temporarily suspended due to the Industrial Fire Precaution Level 3
that is currently in effect for zones 675 and 680. The IFPL in Zone 680 will lower to level 2 on
September 17.
DAY USE SITES ARE ALL OPEN: Boulder Cave and Clear Lake Day Use Sites, Clear Lake Boat
Launch and Day Use, Bumping Lake Boat Launch and Day Use, Horseshoe Cove Boat Launch and Day
Use, Dog Lake and Leech Lake (located on White Pass Lake) are all open.
All sites require a $5 per vehicle parking fee or the Golden Age/Access, Interagency Senior/Access,
Northwest Forest Pass, or Interagency Annual Pass.
BOULDER CAVE: The highly popular Boulder Cave area is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a
week during the summer.
When walking through the cave always use a flashlight and stay on the trail. Keep noise to a
whisper and watch your step. Remember, Boulder Cave is home to several species of bats that warrant
everyone’s respect and attention.
Currently, there is a nationwide move to protect bats from a highly deadly fungus, White Nose
Syndrome that is killing bats by the millions in the east and mid-east. Boulder Cave is one of several
caves in the northwest being monitored closely for the deadly fungus. Every effort is being made to
educate the public and keep them up-to-date on the movement of the fungus. In the event the disease
reaches the northwest, the cave may be closed. It is very important that everyone visiting Boulder Cave
adhere to cave rules by staying on the trail.
CAMPFIRES: Currently, there are no campfire restrictions in place on the Naches Ranger District. The
danger of a campfire escaping its ring or sparks flying into nearby dry forest duff, such as tree needles or
grass, and starting a fire is high. Don’t take the chance of starting a forest fire; make sure your campfire
is out before leaving your campsite. Drown your campfire, stir it, and drown it again until it is cool to the
touch. Remember, you could be held responsible for the suppression costs of a forest fire.
DEEP CREEK AND BUMPING ROAD CLOSURE: Deep Creek Road No. 1808 and Bumping Road
No. 1800 remain closed to ALL TRAFFIC due to construction of two new bridges.
If construction goes according to plan, the Bumping Road could be open by fall. Deep Creek Road
will remain closed until Forest Service crews can access the road beyond the new bridge to work on areas
damaged by flooding. Expectations are to have it open in the spring of 2012 if work goes well. The
completion is dependent on weather. All traffic is prohibited behind the closure signs/gates for public and
workers safety.
The closure area is within 300 feet of the road centerline for:
(a) Bumping Road No. 1800 beginning at its junction with Deep Creek Road No. 1808 (T16N
R12E NE ¼ Sec. 34) and ending ¼ mile West of Deep Creek (T16N, R12E, SW ¼ Sec. 34).
(b) Deep Creek Road No. 1808 beginning at the point of intersection with Copper Creek near
the Mount Aix Trailhead (T15N, R12E, SE ¼ Sec. 3) ending ¼ mile west of Deep Creek
(T15N, R12E, NE ¼ Sec. 16).
MOTORIZED TRAILS OPEN: All motorized use trails on the Naches Ranger District are open. This
doesn’t mean the trails are any less susceptible to damage as many are still wet and runoff continues its
downhill course. Users need to be conscious of where they ride and take steps to protect trails.
CAMPGROUNDS: All district campgrounds are open with the exception of Indian Creek Campground
which is now closed. For reservation campgrounds go online to www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-4446777.
GROUP RESERVATION SITES: All Group Reservation sites are managed by the Forest Service and
require a reservation through the www.recreation.gov website. There are NO discounts on group sites.
Area
State Route 410
Chinook Pass
Chinook Pass
Group Reservation Sites
Daily Fee
Registration Fee
American River Lodge
$100
$10
Indian Flat
$100
$10
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Chinook Pass
Chinook Pass
Chinook Pass
Highway 12
White Pass
White Pass
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Pine Needle
American River Guard Station
Salmon Cove
Kaner Flat
$50
$50
$50
$60
$10
$10
$10
$10
South Fork Tieton
$60
$10
Clear Lake North
$60
$10
FOREST PASSES: No pass is required to drive on national forest lands other than a valid driver’s
license or Off Highway Vehicle tag if you are operating an off road/non-street legal vehicle. You do,
however, have the option to purchase a Northwest Forest Pass ($30 annual or $5 day) if you use
designated boat launches, day use sites or trailheads on National Forest Lands in Washington and Oregon.
You also have the option of paying a $5 day use fee at these sites.
If you are planning on using national park, national forest, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of
Reclamation, or United States Fish and Wildlife areas, you can purchase the Interagency Annual Pass for
$80. In Washington and Oregon the Annual Pass can be used in lieu of the Northwest Forest Pass.
If you are 62 years or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a green card you can
purchase an Interagency Senior card for $10. This is a lifetime pass.
DISCOVER PASS -- KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE: The big question for many Washingtonians is,
“Where do I need the Washington State Discover pass?” Many have asked if they need it to visit Mt.
Rainier or Chinook Pass and the answer is NO. What you do need to know is where you are and on which
state or federal agency land you are visiting.
You DO NOT need a Discover pass when visiting national parks or national forests. You DO need
a Discover pass if you are driving on Washington State Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Department
of Natural Resources or Washington State Parks and Recreation managed lands. The key is knowing
where you are parking or driving.
To know where federal lands are you need to purchase a national forest or national park map which
will have a color code showing jurisdictional boundaries.
You don’t need a pass to drive on any national forest. A recreation pass is required for parking at
many national forest day use sites, boat launches or trailheads in Oregon and Washington. These passes
are interchangeable between vehicles owned by the pass purchaser. You can also purchase the
Interagency Annual Pass which is good for any vehicle you are operating across the U.S. including
national forests, national grasslands, national parks, national monuments, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation lands. These passes don’t include camping
fees.
So, before heading to the woods make sure you know where you are going (state vs. federal land).
Stop by your local ranger station to purchase a map.
TRAILS:
Trail Name and Number
Current Status
Date
Mt. Aix Trail/ Bumping 982
Trail is clear and logged out. Top portion of trail is above tree line with rocky side
slopes. There is snow on top but it is easily passable. No bugs.
American Ridge Trail 958
Snow level 5,400 feet. The trail has been cleared and brushed for the first 3 miles
from the Bumping Road. Not advised for stock. Tread is narrow and a steep side hill
begins two miles in. No bugs.
Basin Lake Trail 9887A
Basin Trail 987
Not cleared of logs or brush
Not cleared of logs or brush
Bumping Lake Trail 971
Snow level 5,000 feet. The trail is clear for approximately 4 miles from the trailhead
to the Wilderness boundary. The water crossings at Boulder Creek and Cedar Creek 07/14/2011
are high so use caution when crossing. No bugs yet.
08/08/2011
8/14/2011
Burnt Mountain Trail 1140 Not cleared of logs or brush
Chairlift Trail 1112
Not cleared of logs or brush
Cramer Lake Trail 1106
Snow level 5,200 feet. The trail is snow free to Cramer Lake. The first 2 miles is
clear and then there are numerous trees across the trail to the lake. Crossings are
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running high. Bugs out.
Crow Lake Way Trail 953
Cougar Lake Trail 958A
Cougar Valley Trail 951A
Snow level 5,000 feet. Crow Lake Way is cleared and logged out 9.5 miles from the
trailhead. There are snow patches going down the trail towards Sheepherder
Lake. Bugs showing up.
No information available.
Snow level 5,000 feet. The trail is cleared from Ravens Roost to the junction with
Crow Lake Way and has been logged out and maintained. There are few water
crossings that are easily crossed. Bugs showing up. The first portion of the trail from 07/25/2011
Ravens Roost is very wide (it used to be a road); at the junction the trail returns to
normal width.
Dark Meadows Trail 1107
Dewey Lake Trail 968
Dog Creek Trail 973A
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Not cleared. This is in a Northwest Forest Pass/Fee area.
Fifes Ridge Trail 954
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Not cleared. Access from forest road No. 1800 is closed to all traffic due to bridge
construction work.
Snow level 4,600 feet. From the junction with Bear Gap Trail, the trail is snow free
and mostly cleared for a half mile. Beyond that point the snow is 6 to 8 feet deep to
the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail.
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Fish Lake Way Trail 971A
Fog City Trail 967A
Goat Creek Trail 959
07/25/2011
7/12/2011
Goat Peak Trail 958C
Snow level is 5, 000 feet. The trail is clear and logged out 2.5 miles. Snow drifts are
about 3.5 feet deep or more past that point to the junction with American Ridge Trail. 07/14/2011
No water crossing concerns.
Goose Prairie Trail 972
Hidden Springs Trail
1117
Not cleared of logs or brush
Snow level is 5,400 feet. There is no snow on the first 2 miles from North Fork Trail.
The last half mile is snowed in. Bugs.
Hindoo Trail 981
Indian Creek Trail 1105
Ironstone Mountain Trail
1141
Kettle Creek Trail 957
08/2/2011
07/06/2011
Snow level 6,000 feet. The trail is logged out and passable from Lookout Creek Trail
981A to the first water crossing. During the first week of August 8th thru 12th the final
quarter mile to the Rattlesnake junction will be cleared. There are fife water
08/08/2011
crossings across Hindoo Creek within a quarter mile from the Rattlesnake junction
trail 1114. No bugs
Snow level is 4,800 feet. From Highway 12 trailhead the trail is cleared and snow
free for 3.5 miles; beyond that there are numerous blown down trees across the trail
and snow 2 feet deep in places. The trail is very muddy in places. Seasonal creeks
7/25/2011
at 1 mile and 1.5 miles are difficult for stock due to steep narrow approaches. Bugs.
Blowdown makes travel difficult for stock. Snow is soft with potential for post holing.
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Lily Lake Trail 988
Not cleared. Access on forest road No. 1800 is closed to all traffic due to construction
work.
Little Buck Trail 1147
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Long John Trail 1142A
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Lookout Creek Trail
981A
Snow level 5,500 feet. Trail No. 981A is snow free. All trees have been removed
from the trail. The trial is very short and used as a connector between Mount Aix and
the Rattlesnake area. No bugs
Louisiana Saddle Trail
945A
Not cleared.
McAllister Trail 1109
Clear and snow free. The trail is extremely wet and muddy in places with standing
water to 18 inches in places. The creek crossing a half mile west of the trail
1105/1109 junction is difficult for stock due to steep approaches and slippery ford
bottom. Lots of bugs.
7/25/2011
Mesatchee Creek Trail
969 969
Snow level is 5,500 feet. The trail is clear and logged out from the trailhead to the
first campsite at the bottom of the second set of switchbacks, approximately 4 miles
in. Bugs are out in force. This is a Northwest Forest Pass fee area.
7/28/2011
MJB Trail 1101
The trail is clear from the trailhead to the junction with Rattlesnake Trail No. 1114.
No bugs.
8/11/2011
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Snow level 6,000 feet. The trail is clear and logged out. The top portion of the trail is
Mt. Aix Trail/McDaniel 982 above tree line with rocky side slopes. There is snow on top but it is easily passable. 8/08/20011
No bugs.
Nelson Ridge Trail 984
Not cleared.
Nile Ridge Trail 974
Not cleared.
Pacific Crest Trail 2000
Snow level 5,200 feet. There are 3 to 4 feet of snow on the PCT for 1 mile going
south and then patches of snow to Dewey Lake. Steep side slopes with snow are
dangerous for stock and warrant caution by hikers. Naches Peak Loop is 90% snow
free. Bugs are out. A hiker report said 70% of the PCT from White Pass to the
junction of trail 980 is still snow covered. Northwest Forest Pass fee area.
Pear Butte Trail 979
Not cleared.
Pear Loop Trail 1148
Snow level is 5,000 feet. The snow is about 3 feet deep.
Pleasant Valley Lake Trail
958B
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Pleasant Valley Loop Trail
Two bridges on Pleasant Valley Trail #999 have been closed. See News Release
999
Rattlesnake Trail 1114
The trail is logged out 8.5 miles to Strawberry Meadows. Several areas of talus
slopes past the junction of Hindoo Trail make travel for stock extremely difficult and is
not recommended. A large boulder slide makes it impassable for stock. Eight or
more water crossings are knee to waist deep and require due caution. Minimal bugs.
Rattlesnake Peaks Trail
1100
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Raven Roost Trail 951
Not cleared of logs or brush.
8/15/2011
7/29/2011
6/17/2011
8/11/2011
Richmond Mine Trail 1144A Cleared of logs and snow free.
7/29/2011
Round Mtn. Trail #1144
Cleared of logs and snow free.
7/29/2011
Sand Ridge Trail 1104
Snow free and cleared of logs 1.5 miles from U.S. Highway 12. From this point there
is continuous snow increasing to 6 feet deep at the junction with Shellrock Trail at the
3 mile point. Northwest Forest Pass fee area.
6/07/2011
Sandy Trail 1104A
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Shellrock Lake Trail 1142
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Shellrock Peak Trail 1132
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Shoe Lake Trail 1119
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Soda Springs Trail 975
Snow level is 4,700 feet. The loop trail is logged out and snow free.
Spiral Butte Trail 1108
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Spring Trail 975A
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Swamp Lake Trail 970
Road No. 1800 is closed to all traffic due to construction. The trail is logged out and
snow free to junction with American Ridge Trail 958.
Tieton Trail (North Fork)
1118
Snow level is 4,700 feet. The trail is logged out and snow free to 4,700 feet, about 4
miles short of the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail. Some bugs. About a mile in,
at the first water crossing, a log jam of sand and mud has covered the trail. It is
07/06/2011
passable on foot but difficult for stock. North Fork Tieton Road is closed 2.5 miles
from the junction with Tieton Road 1200 at the 250 spur. Foot traffic, mountain bikes
and stock can hike to Scatter Creek trailhead.
Tieton Trail (South Fork)
1120
Snow level is 5,500 feet. The trail is clear of logs if you travel left at the junction 4
miles up Trail No. 1120 to Surprise Lake. Campsites are free of snow. There is
snow and lots of blowdown on the trail if you travel right at the junction of Trail #1130. 08/17/2011
You can’t make the loop yet. Lots of bugs at lower elevations, not so bad at Surprise
Lake. Watch for cattle when driving on Road No. 1000.
Tieton Meadows Trail 1128 Not cleared of logs or brush.
Tumac Trail 944
Not cleared of logs or brush.
Twin Sisters Trail 980
Not cleared of logs or brush. Access from Deep Creek Road No. 1808 is closed to all
traffic due to construction.
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Union Creek Trail 956
Snow level is 5,000 feet. The first 2.5 miles of the trail have been logged out. Water
07/07/2011
crossings are high and swift. A FS Pass is required.
Wildcat Trail
1113
The trail is snow free to Fox Meadows and mostly cleared and easy going. There is
a lot of deep snow from Fox Meadow to Ironstone and Burnt Mountain and Mt. Aix.
Windy Ridge Trail 985
Not cleared of logs or brush
07/12/2011
TONASKET RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 486-2186.
HOURS: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During non-business hours,
free forest information is available in the cabinets outside the main entrance to the district office.
WOODCUTTING: The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) for zone 678W is Level II. The IFPL
in Zone 680 will lower to level II on September 17. A Level II IFPL means that a Partial Hootowl is in
effect – woodcutting is allowed until 1 p.m., proper fire tools are required and a one hour fire watch after
the power saw is turned off must be completed.
Permits to cut firewood are available for purchase at the ranger district office in Tonasket and
Okanogan Valley office in Okanogan. Firewood vendors selling wood permits include The Junction in
Tonasket, Prince’s in Oroville, Conconully General Store in Conconully and the Chevron in Okanogan.
These permits are valid only on the Methow Valley and Tonasket Ranger Districts. The minimum $20.00
permit allows woodcutters to gather four (4) cords of firewood. Permits are valid through December 31,
2011. For more information contact the Tonasket Ranger District office at 509-486-2186.
ROADS & FLOOD DAMAGE: Due to heavy spring run-off some forest roads have washouts, gullying
or debris over the roadway. Please travel with caution.
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FS Road No. 3000-100 (Barnell Meadows) –The roadway is rutted; the road is soft and muddy. Water
covers the roadway in places.
FS Road No. 3000-200 (Aeneas – Tunk) – Impassable due to slope failure covering road way.
FS Road No. 3100-300 – The roadway is rutted due to heavy runoff and gullying has occurred.
FS Road No. 3700-110 - Closed at the junction of FS Road No. 3700-100 and FS Road No. 3700-110 due
to the road surface being washed away.
FS Road No. 3800-365 (Cazadero) – Impassable due to erosion of the roadway.
Please use the Okanogan Forest Travel Plan Map (available at Forest offices or online at
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5306489.pdf) when traveling on the
district. For current road conditions please call the Tonasket Ranger District at 509-486-2186.
TRAILS: All trails on the Tonasket Ranger District are open. Trail maintenance is occurring on forest
trails, crews are removing downed logs and trail debris.
Trailhead registration and Northwest Forest Passes are required at Long Swamp, Fourteen Mile,
Irongate and Chewuch trailheads. Day passes are available for purchase at the trailheads. Annual passes
are available at ranger district offices or online at http://www.discovernw.org/. Senior Passes and
Interagency Passes are also honored at trailheads and are available for purchase at the ranger station.
Following is information about trails not yet maintained.
Trail Name and
Number
Current Status
Date
Clark Ridge #363
Open, not cleared of downed logs or winter debris.
8/1/2011
Muckamuck #346
Open, not cleared. Access to the trailhead is blocked by a landslide on FS
Road No. 3800-025.
8/1/2011
Shrew Creek #321
Open, not cleared. Access to trail is blocked by debris from landslide.
8/1/2011
Tunnel #353
Open, not cleared of downed logs or winter debris.
8/1/2011
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CAMPGROUNDS: Water and garbage service is available at all campgrounds. The following fees for
campgrounds on the Tonasket Ranger District are in affect for the 2011 camping season.
Open campgrounds and current fees:
Beth Lake
$8.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Beaver Lake
$8.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Sugarloaf
$8.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Cottonwood
$8.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Oriole
$8.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Kerr
$8.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Salmon Meadows
$8.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Lost Lake
$12.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Bonaparte
$12.00 per day and $5.00 for each extra vehicle
Crawfish
No fee, no services.
Lyman Lake
No fee, no services.
Tiffany Springs
No fee, no services.
The group site at Lost Lake campground is available by reservations only. This site is generally
booked far in advance, so make reservations early. Please go online to www.recreation.gov or call the
National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 to make reservations.
WENATCHEE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT
The new office phone number is (509) 548-2550.
OFFICE HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The office is located in
Leavenworth across the street from McDonald’s. The Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station is not open for
visitor services.
ROADS: Contact the district office for current road conditions. Most district roads are open.
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Chiwawa Road No. 6200 is open.
Phelps Creek Road No. 6211 is open.
White River Road No. 6400 is open.
Little Wenatchee Road No. 6500 is open. Large vehicles and trailers are NOT advised to travel beyond the
junction with Smithbrook/Rainy Creek Road No. 6700 due to a washout that has severely narrowed Road No.
6500 between Soda Springs and Lake Creek.
Natapoc Road No. 6601 -- expect logging truck traffic on this road throughout the summer.
Smithbrook/Rainy Creek Road No. 6700 is open.
Mission Creek Road No. 7100 is CLOSED due to flood damage from the junction of Number Two Canyon
Road No. 7101 to the junction with Beehive Road No. 9712. The road is unsafe for travel.
Tip Top Road No. 7202 is impassable one mile from the junction of Camas Creek Road No. 7200 due to road
damage.
Scotty Creek Road No. 7324 is CLOSED to wheeled motor vehicles 3.5 miles north of Blewett Pass due to
road damage.
Walker Canyon Road No. 7510 is CLOSED to wheeled motor vehicles due to a mudslide in Clark Canyon.
Icicle Road No. 7600 is washed out beyond Ida Creek Campground. Motorized vehicle access to Chatter
Creek, Rock Island and Blackpine campgrounds and trailheads beyond Ida Creek Campground is prohibited.
Construction to reopen this road has begun and will hopefully be completed in fall 2011.
Eightmile Road No. 7601 is open to the Stuart/Colchuck Lakes Trailhead.
Beehive Road No. 9712 is open to the Upper Devils Gulch Trailhead.
UPCOMING COUNTY & STATE ROAD WORK: Highway 2/Tumwater Canyon Bridge Replacements.
The Chiwaukum Creek, Wenatchee River, and Drury Canyon Creek Bridges were originally built for highway
use between 1936 and 1937. Over the years, an increase in traffic volumes, truck sizes, and traffic speeds have
rendered the bridges insufficient for both structural integrity and width. WSDOT will replace these bridges
with wider, stronger, and easier to maintain concrete structures.
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How Will It Be Accomplished?
In order to speed up construction and limit impacts to traffic, WSDOT will construct US Highway 2 in a
new location from milepost 89.14 to 90.70. The new location will allow the Chiwaukum Creek Bridge
and Wenatchee River Bridge to be built in one stage away from highway traffic. Once the new bridges
and highway are complete, the old bridges will be removed and the old highway will be planted with
native trees and grasses.
Timeline
Construction activities will start in August of 2011 with construction of the actual bridges starting in
September of 2011. The new bridges and highway should be open to traffic sometime during the spring of
2013.
Traffic Impacts
For the most part, highway users can expect single lane flagger controlled traffic during daytime work
hours with unrestricted use of the highway after work hours and on weekends. Between August 2011 and
September 2013 the WSDOT Private Contractor will be allowed to close Highway 2 for a total of 15
work week days. Such highway closures will NOT be allowed from Noon on Friday to 8 p.m. Sunday. It
is anticipated that 5 highway closure days will be used to replace the Drury Canyon Creek Bridge. The
Chumstick Highway will be used as a detour during the closures. The existing river access on the west
end of the Wenatchee River Bridge will be closed while the Wenatchee River Bridge is under
construction.
For More Information contact:
Robert Romine, Project Engineer, WSDOT North Central Region
2830 Euclid Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 667‐2880 or toll free (888) 461‐8816
Email: rominer@wsdot.wa.gov
Or visit the Project Websites at:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us2/chiwaukumcreek/
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us2/wenatcheeriverbridge/
CAMPGROUNDS:
Area
Campground Name
Eightmile
Bridge Creek
Lower Johnny Creek
Icicle Creek
Upper Johnny Creek
Ida Creek
Chatter Creek,
Rock Island,
Black Pine
Highway 2
Lake
Wenatchee
Fee
$16 per night 1st vehicle
$10 extra vehicle
$14 per night 1st vehicle
$ 9 extra vehicle
$16 per night 1st vehicle
$10 extra vehicle
$14 per night 1st vehicle
$ 9 extra vehicle
$14 per night 1st vehicle
$ 9 extra vehicle
No fee until the road
opens.
1st
Tumwater
$17 per night
vehicle
$11 extra vehicle
Nason Creek
$17 per night 1st vehicle
$11 extra vehicle
Glacier View
$14 per night 1st vehicle
$ 9 extra vehicle
Status as of 09-13-11
OPEN with fees & services.
Scheduled to close 10/16.
Inaccessible to wheeled motor vehicles
due to a road washout.
Bring drinking water, toilet paper, and pack out garbage.
OPEN with fees & services.
Scheduled to close 10/09.
OPEN with fees & services.
Scheduled to close 10/16.
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Little
Wenatchee
River
Chiwawa
River
Napeequa Crossing,
Grasshopper Meadows,
White River Falls
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Bring drinking water, toilet paper, and pack out garbage.
No fee
Soda Springs,
Lake Creek,
Rainy Creek
No fee
Meadow Creek
No fee
Large vehicles and trailers are not advised to
travel beyond the junction with Smithbrook/Rainy
Creek Road No. 6700 due to a washout that has
severely narrowed Road No. 6500 between Soda
Springs and Lake Creek.
Bring drinking water, toilet paper, and pack out garbage.
Bring drinking water, toilet paper, and pack out garbage.
Goose Creek, Finner Creek,
Riverbend, Rock Creek,
Chiwawa Horse Camp,
$10 per night 1st vehicle
Schaefer Creek, Atkinson Flats, $ 8 extra vehicle
19 Mile, Alpine Meadows,
Phelps Creek
OPEN with fees & services.
GROUP CAMPSITES: To reserve one of the large group sites at Eightmile, Bridge Creek, Tumwater and
Grouse Creek Campgrounds, please call the National Reservation line at 1-877-444-6777 or via the Internet at
www.recreation.gov . Reservations may be made up to one year in advance.
RECREATION PASSES: Passes are required at the following trailheads on the Wenatchee River
Ranger District. This list includes only the trailhead names and does not show each individual trail.
Alder Ridge
Eightmile*
Lower Chiwawa
Basalt Ridge
Estes Butte
Nason Ridge
Buck Creek (Trinity)*
Hidden Lake *
Phelps Creek (Spider Meadows) *
Chiwaukum Creek
Ingalls Creek *
Red Hill *
Devil’s Gulch (Lower)*
Little Giant
Rock Creek
Dirtyface
Little Wenatchee *
Round Mountain
Day passes can also be purchased during the summer months from fee tubes at the trailheads
Schaefer Lake
Snow Lakes *
Stuart Lake *
Twin Lakes
White River*
noted with * above.
Recreation passes cost $5.00 per vehicle per day or $30.00 for an annual Northwest Forest Pass.
Passes are available locally at the ranger station, Der Sportsman, Icicle Quik Stop, Village Mercantile,
Sleeping Lady Gift Shop, Pioneer Market in Cashmere, Ingalls Creek Convenience Center, Parkside
Grocery, Midway Village, and Plain Hardware. Interagency Passes are also honored at trailheads and
are available for purchase at the ranger station.
TRAILS:
Trail Name and Number
Current Status
Date
Freund Canyon # 704
Cleared of downed logs.
6/18/11
Penstock # 706
Mission Ridge # 1201
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
6/18/11
6/18/11
Beehive #1202
Devils Spur #1203
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
6/18/11
7/2/11
Tronsen Ridge #1204
Tronsen Meadow #1205
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/29/11
7/19/11
Ingalls Creek #1215
Fourth Creek #1218
Cleared of downed logs for 11 miles.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/14/11
7/14/11
Devils Gulch #1220
Red Devil #1221
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/29/11
6/18/11
Red Hill #1223
Red Hill Spur #1223.1
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/19/11
7/29/11
Dirty Face #1500
6/18/11
Indian Creek #1502
Twin Lakes #1503
Cleared of downed logs for 3 miles.
Cleared of downed logs for 2-1/2 miles. Trees down beyond may be difficult for
stock.
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs. FISHING is PROHIBITED.
Top Lake #1506
Not yet cleared of downed logs. The trail is not passable to stock at this time.
8/01/11
Cady Creek #1501
7/19/11
9/06/11
7/29/11
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Carne Mountain #1508
Cleared of downed logs for 4 miles. The trail is unmaintained beyond the junction
of Boulder Creek Trail #1562. Expect blowdown trees, avalanche debris, brush, 7/29/11
and high creek fords beyond this junction.
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
7/2/11
Rock Creek #1509
Rock Creek Tie #1509.1
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/2/11
8/28/11
Hidden Lake #1510
Phelps Creek #1511
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
6/18/11
7/29/11
Buck Creek #1513
Basalt Ridge #1515
Cleared of downed logs.
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
9/12/11
7/2/11
Lake Minotaur #1517
7/29/11
Poe Mountain #1520
Mount David #1521
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs to Little Giant Pass. There are no bridges across the
Chiwawa River and the Napeequa River. Crossing may be hazardous during
high water. This trail is hazardous for stock use.
Cleared of downed logs. There is no bridge across the Chiwawa River. Crossing
may be hazardous during high water. This trail is not recommended for stock.
Cleared of downed logs for 2 miles.
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Alder Ridge ORV #1523
Minnow Ridge ORV #1524
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
8/12/11
7/29/11
Little Wenatchee #1525
Heather Lake #1526
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
8/29/11
8/10/11
Estes Butte #1527
Round Mountain #1529
Cleared of downed logs for 2-1/2 miles.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/19/11
8/12/11
Basalt Pass #1530
Snowy Creek #1531
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/2/11
8/16/11
Cady Ridge #1532
Chikamin Creek ORV #1534
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
9/06/11
7/13/11
White River #1507
Little Giant #1518
Schaefer Lake #1519
8/15/11
9/04/11
7/19/11
7/2/11
Minnow Creek #1539
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Little Wenatchee Ridge #1543 Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Irving Pass #1545
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Lower Chiwawa ORV #1548
Cleared of downed logs.
7/2/11
7/16/11
Chiwawa River #1550
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs for 2 miles. There are many logs down between the
Chain Lakes Trail and Whitepine Trail, and it is very difficult to get through. This
portion of trail is not passable for stock at this time. Icicle Road No. 7600 is
washed out beyond Ida Creek Campground. Visitors may park at the washout
and walk or bicycle 5 miles to the trailhead.
Cleared of downed logs.
8/05/11
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs to Windy Pass.
Cleared of downed logs. Icicle Road No. 7600 is washed out beyond Ida Creek
Campground. Visitors may park at the washout and walk or bicycle 3½ miles to
the trailhead.
Cleared of downed logs 1-1/4 miles to the junction of Trout Lake Trail #1555.
The trail is not passable to stock beyond the junction with Meadow Creek Trail
#1559. Icicle Road No. 7600 is washed out beyond Ida Creek Campground.
Visitors may park at the washout and walk or bicycle 3½ miles to the trailhead.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/29/11
8/10/11
7/2/11
8/08/11
Chiwaukum Creek #1571
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs for 5 miles from the trailhead, and from the junction of
Hatchery Creek Trail #1577 to the junction of Painter Creek Trail #1575. The
trail is in poor shape and very difficult to follow in places from the junction of
Fourth of July Trail #1579 to the junction of Hatchery Creek Trail #1577.
Cleared of downed logs for 10 miles.
Index Creek #1572
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
7/29/11
Icicle Creek #1551
Eightmile Lake #1552
Snow Creek #1553
Eightmile-Trout Creek #1554
Trout Creek #1555
Jack Creek #1558
Chikamin Tie ORV #1561
Boulder Creek #1562
Chain Lakes #1569
Icicle Ridge #1570
7/16/11
6/18/11
8/08/11
6/18/11
8/10/11
8/10/11
8/11/11
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7/13/11
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Painter Creek #1575
Badlands #1576
Hatchery Creek #1577
Fourth of July Creek #1579
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Not yet cleared of downed logs. There is avalanche debris on this trail, and the
trail is not passable to stock at this time.
Cleared of downed logs.
7/29/11
7/29/11
7/29/11
6/18/11
Lake Ethel #1585
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs. Icicle Road No. 7600 is washed out beyond Ida Creek
Campground. Visitors may park at the washout and walk or bicycle 1 mile to the
trailhead.
Cleared of downed logs to the junction of Wildhorse Trail #1592. The trail is very
brushy and there are a lot of logs down beyond this junction, and the trail is not
passable to stock at this time.
Cleared of downed logs from Kahler Glen to the junction of the Snowy Creek
Trail #1531, except for a few logs just west of Merritt Lake.
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Rock Mountain #1587
Merritt Lake #1588
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
9/08/11
8/29/11
Chatter Creek #1580
Whitepine Creek #1582
Nason Ridge #1583
Lanham Lake #1589
Smithbrook #1590
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs for 3 miles.
North Fork Chiwaukum Creek No log at Glacier Creek crossing; knee-deep to the ford. Log still over N. Fork
#1591
Chiwaukum Creek. Couple of large blow downs between creek crossings. Trail
up ridge beyond 2nd crossing is very brushy.
Wildhorse Creek #1592
Cleared of downed logs from Whitepine to Frosty Pass.
French Creek #1595
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs. Icicle Road No. 7600 is washed out beyond Ida Creek
Icicle Gorge #1596
Campground. Visitors may park at the washout and walk or bicycle 1½ miles to
the trailhead.
Stuart Lake #1599
Cleared of downed logs.
Colchuck Lake #1599A
Cleared of downed logs.
Cleared of downed logs from Stevens Pass to the junction of Smithbrook Trail
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
#1590, and from the junction of Cady Ridge Trail #1532 to the junction of Indian
North from Stevens Pass #2000
Creek Trail #1502.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
South from Stevens Pass #2000
Not yet cleared of downed logs.
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8/16/11
9/08/11
7/02/11
8/28/11
9/12/11
8/22/11
8/16/11
8/08/11
7/13/11
6/18/11
7/20/11
9/12/11
8/08/11
ENCHANTMENT PERMITS: Overnight Wilderness permits are required from June 15 to October 15
for the Enchantment Lakes Area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
The Enchantment Permit Area reservation system is now on the internet. To reserve permits go to
www.recreation.gov, set up a profile, click on the "Permits" tab near the center top of the home page
screen, then follow a series of simple menus. If you do not have internet access, please call the National
Recreation Reservation Service help center at 1-877-444-6777 for reservations.
The morning lottery for day-of-entry permits is still held at the ranger station, but all advanced
reservations are done through the new web-based system. All walk-in lottery applicants are strongly
encouraged to set up a profile at www.recreation.gov prior to arriving at the ranger station. This will
greatly expedite the permitting process.
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