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dixon Member
Joined: 24 Apr 2020 Posts: 176 | TRs | Pics
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dixon
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Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:34 pm
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Rode my bike down the Mid Fork today and the conditions are pretty poor in regards to access.
There is a narrow track though deep, wet, slushy snow that is wide enough for vehicles but only a few places that have snow beaten down enough to park. Once past the Mailbox TH it becomes narrower and any areas which could be used to turn around were occupied with a parked car which meant returning traffic met head to head with the conga line of cars heading in. Once at the newly named "Champion Beach" you would need to be on foot or via a snowmobile.
These conditions resulted in a traffic jam "stalemate" of dozens of vehicles. I saw a few angry exchanges and yelling as folks in low clearance vehicles on summer tires became stuck and made the situation worse. People were reversing in succession for at least a mile until they could turn around, meanwhile another car would show up behind them and the process would repeat. All in all its a disaster at the moment and glad I was on a bike!
HikingBex, zimmertr, pula58, RichP, neek
HikingBex, zimmertr, pula58, RichP, neek
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Hiker Mama Member
Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Posts: 3451 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
Oh man, I was wondering about this road. Saw a FB post from I think the State that many of the North Bend trailheads were inaccessible last week. There is a sign out that way saying the road isn't plowed in the winter. Thanks for the report, now I won't be tempted to head out that way any time soon.
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fourteen410 Member
Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 2628 | TRs | Pics
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car68 Out on the skids
Joined: 04 May 2007 Posts: 296 | TRs | Pics Location: Could be anywhere. |
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car68
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Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 am
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On Saturday the county sent a grader and a plow truck up the Middle Fork. They didn't get very far thanks to all the cars blocking the road. No ETA on when it will be cleared. Their intentions are to clear to the Middle Fork TH parking lot.
On Sunday a crew consisting of 3 snowcats did make it to Goldmyer and cut up a large amount of blowdown. Road conditions were awful for the most part.
I'm the guy 911 calls.
CascadeRambler, RichP, zimmertr
I'm the guy 911 calls.
CascadeRambler, RichP, zimmertr
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thunderhead Member
Joined: 14 Oct 2015 Posts: 1519 | TRs | Pics
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The morons just parked in the middle of the road at rattlesnake. We showed up for night skiing on the iron horse and it was still bad. No tickets given or towing from what i could see.
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zimmertr TJ Zimmerman
Joined: 24 Jun 2018 Posts: 1224 | TRs | Pics Location: Issaquah |
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Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:58 pm
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neek Member
Joined: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 2337 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle, WA |
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neek
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Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:10 pm
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Last few years have been rough on folks, huh? Bike ride around town yesterday was nice. Might venture out next weekend.
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tlake Member
Joined: 22 Aug 2004 Posts: 118 | TRs | Pics
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tlake
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Mon Jan 10, 2022 5:52 pm
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Drove up to Mine creek this morning. Looked like something was blocking road about 300 yards past gate.
Big truck ahead with with flashing orange lights. Turned back and went home.
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puzzlr Mid Fork Rocks
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 7220 | TRs | Pics Location: Stuck in the middle |
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puzzlr
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Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:02 pm
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The Goldmyer snocat trip was to bring in relief supplies to the caretakers and provide a little company. They have enough staples, but fresh food is always appreciated. They've been pretty isolated out there recently.
Car68, on December 22, before any snow fell, I talked to a county crew who were clearing debris from the road side. I asked them about plowing the road and they said they don't plow past the couplets, where the last residences are. That's consistent with past years. So I was surprised when they started plowing recently, first to the Mailbox parking pullouts and then to Mine Creek. If they're going to plow, it seems like plowing two lanes would make sense even if they're narrow.
That burnt out Jeep is a sad accident. It belongs to a Middle Fork veteran and I just rode up 15 miles up the valley with the owner on January 5. The guess is that a brake line ruptured and the fluid ignited on an exhaust pipe. That vehicle has undoubtedly seen more miles in the Middle Fork than any other. RIP Green Jeep
Still going strong on 01/05/2022
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Turbo Bummer!
"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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zephyr aka friendly hiker
Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 3370 | TRs | Pics Location: West Seattle |
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zephyr
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Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:42 am
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puzzlr wrote: | It belongs to a Middle Fork veteran and I just rode up 15 miles up the valley with the owner on January 5. The guess is that a brake line ruptured and the fluid ignited on an exhaust pipe. |
Thanks for illuminating us on this. I was afraid it was vandalism. ~z
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JonnyQuest Member
Joined: 10 Dec 2013 Posts: 593 | TRs | Pics
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zephyr wrote: | I was afraid it was vandalism. |
Stolen joy ride in the snow was my first thought.
philfort
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car68 Out on the skids
Joined: 04 May 2007 Posts: 296 | TRs | Pics Location: Could be anywhere. |
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car68
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Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:24 pm
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Like Puzzlr said, it was an accident. I spoke with the owner on the phone while he watched it burn. The fire department was dispatched but unable to negotiate the blocking vehicles and snow. But, no one was hurt and he is already planning his next MFK rig.
Should be gone today.
I'm the guy 911 calls.
flatsqwerl
I'm the guy 911 calls.
flatsqwerl
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RichP Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 5634 | TRs | Pics Location: here |
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Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:36 pm
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That was a sweet looking Jeep. Definitely a labor of love.
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BigBrunyon Member
Joined: 19 Mar 2015 Posts: 1456 | TRs | Pics Location: the fitness gyms!! |
It's CHAINS REQUARRRD these days
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