Blake Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 There seems to be frequent and constant wonderment over the current condition of the Stehekin road. Here is the situation, and I will update as needed. All mileages noted are in road miles from the boat landing. Refer to this page for shuttle bus times: http://www.stehekinchoice.com/valley/transportation/trans_shuttle_link.htm The public shuttle currently runs to the Stehekin Valley Ranch, at the 9mile point. The best estimate for this summer is that by early/mid July, the repairs will allow the shuttle to regularly run to High Bridge (11 miles). At this point you will be able to drive up to the 13 mile point (Carwash Falls) if you talk to the shuttle driver, or are able to get a ride from a private citizen. From here, there is no chance of dirving further. If heading up valley, the "old wagon road trail", which paralells the river and the road, can take you directly to the Bridge Creek Campground in 3 miles, and walking is friendlier than on the washed-out roadbed (bikes prohibited ). One can also carry/ride a bike along the old road bed from miles 13-16, and at Bridge Creek (16miles) the road is in great condition, and can be biked with a few carries, up to Cottonwood Camp (23 miles). Popular trailheads for climbs and their mileage from the landing: Purple Pass: 0 Rainbow/Boulder Creek: 2.5 Company Creek: 5 Agnes Creek: 11 Bridge Creek: 16 Park Creek: 17 Cascade Pass:23 P.S. I'll be working in the bakery , stop and say hi. PM/Email if you need a partner. Quote
Blake Posted June 10, 2005 Author Posted June 10, 2005 It'd be great if you did, and don't worry my eyes aren't really that evil looking. Quote
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