rock-ice Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 I was wondering if anyone has any information on how early its possible to get a car to Cold Spring on the South side or Killen Creek on the North. Also how far can you go up the road now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 Not trying to be a butt-biter, but after the hit the Cacades just got this week, figure on August! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rock Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 Check http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/, follow the link to Mt Adams Climbing Report. Road 82 is blocked by snow 10 miles from Cold Springs. Smith Butte SnoPark is the closest SS access, still reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 B-rock is right. Smith Butte is a "reasonable" trailhead right now, but the regular South side road to Morrison Creek is usually open by June, and the higher Cold Springs trailhead by late June or possibly early July. For more discussion, search old posts. This inquiry pops up on this board at least every couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rock Posted March 31, 2002 Share Posted March 31, 2002 ...as noted on the GPNF website, the Smith Butte Sno-Park is not really open - as it is blocked by snow about 2 miles short on 82. This sunshine may change that though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot'teryx Posted March 31, 2002 Share Posted March 31, 2002 Here is a link to something that might be helpful regarding the north side Eric's Base Camp [ 03-31-2002: Message edited by: scot'teryx ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballer44 Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 also there is a gate that is right after the pavement ends on the south climb road that will not be opened until most of the snow has melted from the road. this is to prevent the newly graded road from being damaged. i am guessing late june by the amount of snow up there. the road around the north side will probably be blocked a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtw Posted April 1, 2002 Share Posted April 1, 2002 10 miles short of cold springs now typical: 4-5 miles short by memorial day open to cold springs by early july Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock-ice Posted April 2, 2002 Author Share Posted April 2, 2002 Scott,Your trip was in early march, how far up FSR 5603 do you think I might be able to get in early may (how much snow was there that year there)?Thanks the site has helped. [ 04-01-2002: Message edited by: rock-ice ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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