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PostSun Nov 30, 2008 10:13 pm 
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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PostMon Dec 01, 2008 11:20 am 
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.

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PostMon Dec 01, 2008 12:03 pm 
I-90 to Exit 62 then FS Road 54 over Stampede Pass & then down to the gate.

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PostMon Dec 01, 2008 12:05 pm 
Welcome to the site Jeff. The Schrod gave you good directions. Might want to wait for summer.

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PostFri Nov 19, 2010 6:10 pm 
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?

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PostFri Nov 19, 2010 7:57 pm 
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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PostFri Nov 19, 2010 8:20 pm 
up.gif Thanks. We'll put it on next years list.

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PostTue Nov 30, 2010 2:53 pm 
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. mad.gif
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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PostWed Dec 29, 2010 8:24 am 
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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PostWed Dec 29, 2010 9:00 am 
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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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PostSun Apr 29, 2012 1:01 pm 
Took some photos of Lester back in 2009- Seems like I have lost some frown.gif Had some video as well... but no more apparently.

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PostSun Jun 04, 2017 9:17 am 
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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PostMon Jun 05, 2017 8:44 am 
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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PostMon Jun 05, 2017 9:09 am 
Do you think this means they will stop access in the future because nothing is there?

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PostMon Jun 05, 2017 3:57 pm 
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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