dberdinka Posted May 27, 2008 Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Poking around the internet I came across some info regarding the landslide that hit Chehalis Lake and took out the Chehalis River Road in the process. 500,000 cubic meters of debris and a 50' tall tsunami! Cool stuff. Doesn't look like that's going to get repaired anytime soon so bad access just got worse. The road and slide are currently closed for public safety. I couldn't figure out where but I'm guessing it's no where near the slide. Doesn't look like I'll be getting to Grainger this summer..... List of Pics Following Link to Good Photos..they are ~3 MB Picture of Slide Tsunami Damage Slide from Above Edited May 27, 2008 by dberdinka Quote
jmace Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 I thought there was another way in, although I would have to look at the map book, is it via mystery creek? Drew would know Quote
marc_leclerc Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 I know a way in.... it involves rotors and a motor... really is too bad about the road though Quote
MCash Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 This does not affect Chehalis Access as far as I can tell. That road was already washed out with no plans for it to be fixed. The way in now is via Mystery Creek with doesn't go near the lake. The Mystery Creek way was nice and smooth last year, you could do it a normal 2wd car with low clearance. Quote
G-spotter Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Yep, Mystery Creek is the way to go. Take Harrison West road to ~30kms and hang a left. Quote
dberdinka Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 Sweet. So if you take that left where do you eventually end up??? Quote
jmace Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Sweet. So if you take that left where do you eventually end up??? LMAO, how many times have I gotten down some logging road thinking shit why the hell didnt I ask where left takes me.. good one, have fun on Grainger a very nice peak! Quote
G-spotter Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Sweet. So if you take that left where do you eventually end up??? maps.gov.bc.ca Quote
dberdinka Posted May 28, 2008 Author Posted May 28, 2008 You cheeseheads are a bunch of pains in the ass'. Quote
marc_leclerc Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 is the access to Ratney and StoneRabbit still good? I dont know if it takes the same road or not... Quote
MCash Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 The North Face of Ratney is accessible via Lower Statlu Lake, so, yes, access is good. I have no idea on StoneRabbit. Quote
dberdinka Posted May 29, 2008 Author Posted May 29, 2008 With some more searching I discovered that both the Chehalis Lake approach and the Mystery Creek approach are currently closed to protect the public from falling rocks and stuff. No info on when they might open it back up. Quote
jmace Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 Pulled this off a 4X4 site just delivered a brand new shiny yellow gate to the bridge at Skwelepil bridge.. KM14 to be exact..so it will be gated at the bridge soon just to let everyone know Maybe Drew can elaborate on that for you or MCash can or here is a number you may be able to call, CHEHALIS-MYSTERY Industrial Use Forest Service Road - Teal Cedar Products 604-869-9965 Seasonally deactivated. Four-wheel drive access only Cheers Quote
sverdina Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Any update on potential openings for Mystery Creek Road? Dberdinka, where do you look to find info on road status? Quote
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