DPS Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Does anyone know if the Cascade River road is still drivable to Eldorado Creek trail head? How much snow is up there? Is it too early to ski up to Sahale? Thanks, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdortheBurninator Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 i heard rumors of blowdowns, but have no direct confirmation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncascadesranger Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Over this past weekend it was still drivable to Eldorado Creek in almost any type of vehicle. The gate is closed at that point. The blowdowns were cleared last week. Only a dusting of snow on or around the road at that point, and while Sahale Arm would be skiable, you'd be hauling the boards aways to get up there. Of course, this conditions report is subject to change - probably overnight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Thanks for the updates! Back when I was keen on winter ascents up at Cascade Pass I took to carrying a McCulloch 350 chain saw for the numerous blow downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I'm sure the ranger is going to like hearing that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMo Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Thanks for the updates! Back when I was keen on winter ascents up at Cascade Pass I took to carrying a McCulloch 350 chain saw for the numerous blow downs. With the forty-eight inch bar, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncascadesranger Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Relatively speaking the North Cascades National Park and nearby areas escaped last week's storm without much damage to roads, trails and bridges, except for this on the Cascade River Road. This closure is 12.7 miles above Marblemount. Eldorado Creek is approx 20 miles; the road had been gated for winter here. SKAGIT COUNTY – An apparent avalanche rushed down Hard Creek causing mud, debris and boulders to damage a county-owned bridge on the Cascade River Road. The bridge, constructed in the mid-1990s, received significant damage to the concrete abutments and the pre-cast pre-stressed concrete deck. The Cascade River Road provides access to National Forest Lands and no residents live beyond the bridge. Upon discovering the damage, on Tuesday, December 4, Skagit County road crews put up barricades and closed the road. Because of the structural damage to the bridge and amount of mud and debris covering it, Skagit County Public Works Department have declared it unsafe for vehicles. Cascade River Road will remain closed until the bridge is repaired or replaced.” “It appears that the two deck panels are damaged and the east abutment has taken a substantial hit and has shifted slightly downhill,’ said Skagit County Engineering Services manager David Sheridan. Sheridan said that replacement cost could be as high as $1 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 That's the bridge near a campground is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllYouCanEat Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Bummer. I love skiing in that area during winter and spring, plus occasional kayaking. That road has been hit hard in recent years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 crapola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marek Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Bummer. I love skiing in that area during winter and spring, plus occasional kayaking. That road has been hit hard in recent years! No problem, just ride your bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairweather Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 No problem, just ride your bike! I'm glad you have a lot of time on your hands. Some don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_like_sun Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I was up at Cascade Pass two months ago, and as of then the road was still closed about 2.5 miles below the trailhead. I don't know if they've done any more work on it since then, but I would doubt it now that the snow is super deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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