Dave_Schuldt Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Recent rains have caused a significant washout on the Mid-Fork Snoqualmie Road in the Cascade foothills. The area is a popular destination for off-season day-hikers, and the washout adds significant mileage to hikes here. According to Bill Sobieralski, wilderness and trails coordinator for the Snoqualmie Ranger District, an impassable slump has occurred in the Mid-Fork road at milepost 6, just beyond a concrete bridge over the river. The washout is about 6 miles short of the Mid-Fork trailhead, so hikers should plan to add an additional 6 miles one-way to any hike accessed by the road. King County has jurisdiction over this portion of the road, and according to road maintenance superintendent Tony Ledbetter, the slump is about 6 to 8 feet deep and covers out about a 100-foot stretch of road. Barricades are currently in place and the road is closed to traffic beyond the washout. A four-foot shoulder is available for hikers to walk around the damage, but cars are prohibited from passing. Ledbetter indicated that crews have been drilling soil samples to investigate the cause of the washout, "so that we're not just putting a Band-Aid fix on the road," he said. He estimated repair work could begin in about 2 weeks. The washout comes as the Forest Service is reviewing plans to gate and decommission the Mid-Fork road beyond the Dingford Creek crossing. For more information, contact the Snoqualmie Ranger District at (425) 888-1421. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downfall Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 The washout was passible easily in a car and lots of people were driving past it. I'm not saying that its allowed as there is a road closed sign but it definitly is drivable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 FYI i drove my honda civic around the "washout" weekend before last with no problem. the slump is more like 6-8 INCHES deep and about 30 ft long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magellan Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Middle Fork Road to open, perhaps this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 The slump has been repaired. As of 4/08/06 the road is as good as ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egaibrev Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 How bad is this road above Taylor creek? I've heard the last 12 miles or so up to the Dutch Miller Trailhead are trouble. Is a high-clearance vehicle truly required, or could I find a way for an Outback to make it up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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