Climbers are cautioned to prepare for extreme avalanche conditions. Climbers wanting to avoid the potential risks will be refunded the climbing permit fee. To request a refund, please call 360-449-7800 or stop into Monument Headquarters in Amboy, Wash. before climbing.
“A climbing ranger will be on the mountain to update climbers and warn climbers as to the dangers involved,” said Monument Manager, Tom Mulder. Signs sharing this information will also be posted at strategic sites including the Climbing Register at Lone Fire Resort and Marble Mountain Sno-Park.
Beginning on July 9th and continuing for approximately two weeks, Forest Road 52 (Skate Creek Road) will undergo surface repairs in the area between MP 17.2 and MP 18.7 (immediately east of the Sethe Bridge). Traffic may be delayed for up to 30 minutes while this work is occurring.
As part of a larger effort to reduce invasive species on national forest lands the US Forest Service now requires the use of weed-free feed within all Pacific Northwest National Forest land (2009). Weed-free feed includes commercially processed pellets, steamed and rolled grains, or state certified weed-free feed. More information.
Due to a significant washout in a hazardous location at Milepost 0.5, the Goat Creek Trail will be closed until further notice. The washout will be evaluated in May for potential trail reconstruction. At this time, the trail is potenially hazardous to hikers and impassable to horses. No timeframe has been established for repair and restoration of access.
Beginning August 26, timber harvest operations will begin in the Hamilton Butte Trail area. Initial falling will not affect trail use, however skidding operations will require closure of the Hamilton Butte Trail # 118 for a two to three week period beginning in mid-September, for the safety of forest users.
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