rbwen Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Wenatchee World Shouldn't affect the crags but will close a few campgrounds for Memorial Day Weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 nice - i assume the stuart th road is still closed too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 sucks to be that guy who's car is stuck on the other side of the slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Miller Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Here's a little more on the Upper Icicle Road Washouts: News Release Flooding and debris flow impact Icicle Valley access USDA Forest Service Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests Contact: Wenatchee River Ranger District office at 509-548-6977 May 21, 2008 A drastic change in weather patterns created rapid snow melt, triggering a snow and debris slide that closed roads and campgrounds in the Icicle Valley this past weekend. The large debris slide carried trees, mud and huge boulders into Icicle Creek, effectively pushing the already flood swollen waters over the main Icicle Road ( FS Road #7600), approximately 15 miles southwest of Leavenworth, WA. Several campers were temporarily stranded because of the blocked road, but no injuries were reported. The mud and debris flow roared down Doctor Creek, a steep creek drainage located near Victoria and Ruth Lakes, and tore out portions of FS Road #7605. Roads and campground closures will remain until flood waters recede, damage can be assessed, and repairs made. It is apparent after initial aerial surveys that this is going to be a long-term closure due to extensive damage to the main Icicle Road. Closed indefinitely are: FS Road #7605, at the bridge where it crosses Doctor Creek. Icicle Road #7600, at Ida Creek. Chatter Creek, Rock Island and Blackpine campgrounds. Trailhead access to upper portions of the Icicle Valley may be impacted. Access via Eightmile Road into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is not affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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