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jeffscholes Member
Joined: 30 Nov 2008 Posts: 1 | TRs | Pics
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HI,
My Wife and I tried to reach Lester today unsuccessfully. Can you give us some detailed directions on how to get there?
Thanks!
Jeff & Karrie
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Snowbrushy Member
Joined: 23 Jul 2003 Posts: 6670 | TRs | Pics Location: South Sound |
Jeff, I have never been there. I believe that you must drive or hike over Stampede Pass and the road is gated below. Hike on the old road into town. That is all I know. Good luck.
Oh Pilot of the storm who leaves no trace Like thoughts inside a dream Heed the path that led me to that place Yellow desert stream.
Oh Pilot of the storm who leaves no trace Like thoughts inside a dream Heed the path that led me to that place Yellow desert stream.
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Schroder Member
Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 6696 | TRs | Pics Location: on the beach |
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Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:03 pm
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I-90 to Exit 62 then FS Road 54 over Stampede Pass & then down to the gate.
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Welcome to the site Jeff. The Schrod gave you good directions. Might want to wait for summer.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Gamuru Cartographile
Joined: 20 Oct 2010 Posts: 503 | TRs | Pics Location: Granite Falls |
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Gamuru
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Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:10 pm
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My wife is hinting around about wanting to go into Lester this coming Sunday. With the windstorm and snow and all do you guys think it's a good idea or should we save it for later next year?
Don
"The definition of a mine is a hole in the ground that belongs to a liar."
~Mark Twain
Don
"The definition of a mine is a hole in the ground that belongs to a liar."
~Mark Twain
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H. Hound Member
Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 1205 | TRs | Pics Location: Exit 32 |
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Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:57 pm
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I wouldn't. Getting over Stampede Pass will likely be a problem. You might make it over, but probably not.
The real question, is it worth killing a tank or 2 of gas for a "might make the destination" trip?
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Gamuru Cartographile
Joined: 20 Oct 2010 Posts: 503 | TRs | Pics Location: Granite Falls |
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Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:20 pm
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Thanks. We'll put it on next years list.
Don
"The definition of a mine is a hole in the ground that belongs to a liar."
~Mark Twain
Don
"The definition of a mine is a hole in the ground that belongs to a liar."
~Mark Twain
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HunterConservationist Member
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 663 | TRs | Pics Location: Renton, WA, USA |
ewb wrote: | The Demise of Lester link from JimK is a great read, though the bureaucratic overreach and intransigence it describes makes my blood boil. |
When it comes to public use of watershed land Tacoma isn't the only intransigent party. Seattle should open the Cedar River watershed rail bed to hiking and biking. The entire Seattle watershed should be open to special permit hunting and fishing.
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Sky Hiker Member
Joined: 03 Feb 2007 Posts: 1469 | TRs | Pics Location: outside |
But that won't happen as it is now Indian hunting grounds where they can drive the roads and hunt from the roads. Exclusive rights what a crock!!
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Eric Peak Geek
Joined: 21 Oct 2002 Posts: 2062 | TRs | Pics Location: In Travel Status |
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Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:00 am
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Quote: | When it comes to public use of watershed land Tacoma isn't the only intransigent party. Seattle should open the Cedar River watershed rail bed to hiking and biking. |
Agree that it should be open, but Seattle is worse about it than Tacoma. Seattle has it more or less locked down at the topographical boundary whereas Tacoma at least lets you drop over Stampede Pass and into that basin. You can get to a few places like Snowshoe Butte, Kelly Butte, Meadow Mtn, Sawmill Ridge etc via the Green River side. Also, my understanding is that Tacoma lets hunters into the watershed (do they have to blue bag it?) whereas Seattle doesn't let any hunters in. Save for possibly some Indians.
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Mongo400 Member
Joined: 29 Apr 2012 Posts: 9 | TRs | Pics
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Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:01 pm
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Took some photos of Lester back in 2009- Seems like I have lost some Had some video as well... but no more apparently.
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Schroder Member
Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 6696 | TRs | Pics Location: on the beach |
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:17 am
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City of Tacoma has removed all remaining buildings and remnants from Lester this Spring "for public safety and watershed security". There's nothing left to see.
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Sewellel Member
Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 58 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:44 am
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Schroder,
Does this include the McGee cabin and the old shop building next to the railroad wye, or was it just the Forest Service buildings?
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Stefan Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 5085 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:09 am
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Do you think this means they will stop access in the future because nothing is there?
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iron Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 6391 | TRs | Pics Location: southeast kootenays |
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Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:57 pm
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Stefan wrote: | Do you think this means they will stop access in the future because nothing is there? |
better tag those dumpsters before you can't!
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