Mother nature is a b*tch!
Taken from NW-Wheelers:
It sounds like there's some serious snow pack still on the trails. I'm going to be looking at the maps tonight. We're going to likely need to change some of the routes.
If anyone hears any updates on road or trail closure please post up!
Taken from NW-Wheelers:
Just got off the phone with the Naches Ranger District. The seasonal closure is still scheduled to lift June 16th. However, if they continue to experience flooding from run off that could change (cross your fingers).Official Word from the Naches OHV Ranger ( I know him very well)
Clover Way Road/FS1601 is closed
Glass Creek Road/FS 1605 is closed
Bald Mountain Road/FS1701 is open
Rock Creek Road/FS 1702 is closed
Gold Creek Road/FS 1703 is closed
Spring Creek is open
Milk Creek Road/FS 1708 is closed (This the main way to get to the rocks)
Little Naches Road/FS 19 is open although it should have a one lane restriction installed before you get to Kaner Flats campground.
These closed roads can be expected not to open this year. There is a signed order and they are barricaded.
Bald Mountain is still snowed in expect downed trees and storm damage that we have not seen as of yet due to the fact we have been unable to access much of the trail system. Should still be 3 feet of snow at Lilly Pond. The entire ridge still has lots of snow. The report is that there is 200% snow depth for this time of year.
Stay safe and Tread Lightly. The closure that is lifted June 15th was put in place because of trail damage resulting from wet trails. The trails are wetter this year than last.
Also Chinook Pass is not expected to open untill the end of June.
Coming in from the Eberg side is tough due to closures of the access roads over there.
It sounds like there's some serious snow pack still on the trails. I'm going to be looking at the maps tonight. We're going to likely need to change some of the routes.
If anyone hears any updates on road or trail closure please post up!