For updates on current and planned prescribed burning projects on Naches Ranger District, click here.
Angel Underburn, North of Bethel Ridge, south of State ROute 410, Rattlesnake Creek Burning in control lines in preparation for this summer's underburn. Winds are looking iffy at this point, good smoke dispersal, but may be a little too much for control lines. Burning will begin when permission is received from Washington State Department of Natural Resources, no burn bans are in affect, and weather conditions permit.
Midnight and Noontime Rocks and vicinity are closed to entry April 1 through July 31, 2012 to protect nesting raptors.
Attention Climbers: Raptor nesting behavior has been observed on both Midnight and Noontime Rocks. To protect these birds during the nesting period, these rocks and the area immediately above and between them is closed to all entry. Once nesting is confirmed, restrictions will be lifted on the rock not being used. If you know where the raptors are nesting, please contact the Leavenworth FS office.
By Order 36 CFR 261.53 (a). Violations are punishable by fine and imprisonment
Area(s): Blue Creek Trail #1426, Mad River Trail #1409.1 (Upper), Alder Ridge ORV Trail #1523, Chikamin Tie ORV Trail #1561, Chikamin Tie ORV Trailhead
Date(s): Oct 12, 2011
The Mad River Seasonal Closure is going to be put into effect on Monday, October 17th. The trail is very muddy and snow covered near and above Mad Lake. Even if snow melts the trail will remain extremely muddy and trail damage is already occurring. Please respect this important closure to ensure a quality trail and access into the future.
Washington State Deptartment of Transportation (WSDOT) will replace three bridges in Tumwater Canyon area of Highway 2, 10 miles west of Leavenworth, during the next two years.
Construction activities will start in August of 2011 with construction of the actual bridges starting in September of 2011. The new bridges and highway should be open to traffic sometime during the Spring of 2013.
For the most part, highway users can expect single lane flagger controlled traffic during daytime work hours with unrestricted use of the highway after work hours and on weekends. Between August 2011 and September 2013 the WSDOT Private Contractor will be allowed to close Highway 2 for a total of 15 work week days. Such highway closures will NOT be allowed from Noon on Friday to 8:00PM Sunday. The Chumstick Highway will be used as a detour during the closures.
Area(s): North Fork Tieton Cross-Country Ski Trail, North Fork Tieton Sno-Park, North Fork Tieton Trail #1118
Date(s): Jan 28, 2011
Contact(s):
Doug Jenkins, Public Information, (509) 653-1468
Recent warm weather and rains that forced many local rivers and streams to rise, from earlier than predicted rapid snow melt, washed out one of the bridge abutments on Miriam Creek Bridge, in the North Fork Tieton.
Miriam Creek Bridge is located approximately 2.4 miles from the junction of the Tieton Road (#1200) on the North Fork Tieton Road (#1207) which leads to Scatter Creek Trailhead, a highly popular access point to the Goat Rocks Wilderness for hikers and stock users.
Engineers will be assessing the damage over the next several weeks, looking for a solution and funding for repairs. “Our hopes are to have a plan in affect so we can open the road in a timely period, but that is highly contingent on repair vs. replacement options and any further damage from spring melt,” said Hutchinson.
Notice to PCT Hikers and Equestrians traveling southbound from Manning Provincial Park Canada:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined that there is no legal southbound entry into the United States at the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. The Pacific Crest Trail Association and United States Forest Service have requested CBP to review the feasibility of providing a legal entry that ensures border security and facilitates travel. For more information on CBP requirements to legally entered the United States: www.cbp.gov
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.
Area(s):Cady Pass Trail #475, Chancellor/Canyon Creek Trail #754, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Chancellor/Canyon Creek Trailhead #754, Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (Hwy 20 South to Bridge
Date(s): Jul 29, 2011
Beginning July 11, National Forest land around the Azurite Mine will be closed to all public access. This closure is necessary to provide for public safety while heavy equipment is mobilized to the site and mine clean-up work progresses. Work associated with the clean-up is expected to continue until fall snows limit access.
Two popular bridges on Pleasant Valley Trail #999 have been closed due to structural damage associated with old timbers and recent flooding. The bridges cross over Pinus and Union Creeks.
In effect what this closure does is restrict access along 6 miles of the trail which skirts State Route 410. Timber supports have weakened with age and combined with recent runoff has undercut support members creating a dangerous situation for users. For public safety and the safety of stock the decision to close the bridges was necessary.
Any immediate plan to replace the bridges is on hold until funding sources can be found. In the meantime alternate routes can be taken into the Wilderness that bypasses the closed bridges. Crow Lake Way Trail is one viable alternative to using the Pleasant Valley Trail to access the Wilderness or park at Wash Creek Trailhead and walk less than a ¼ mile up Fife’s Ridge Trail #954 to the 999 intersection.
CLE ELUM—The Cle Elum Ranger District has implemented a seasonal trail closure as was done last spring. The intent is to prevent erosion, protect fragile soils, vegetation and water quality. Motorized vehicles such as motorcycles, jeeps, and ATV’s will be allowed on motorized trails only after those trails are dry and seasonal logout has been completed.. The Forest Service, along with volunteer partners, will make every effort to keep trail logout current so each trail loop can be opened as soon as it is dry. Forest Service employees as well as sanctioned volunteers (those who have made arrangements with the Forest Service in advance) will be permitted on certain trails prior to the opening date for the sole purpose of assisting with seasonal maintenance. Information regarding which trails are open will be posted on this website and at bulletin boards at key motorized trailheads.
Area(s):Copper Falls Trail, Lower Railroad Creek Trail #1240
Date(s): Aug 23, 2011
Trail closures and potential road delays will be occurring along Road No. 8301 from Lucerne to Holden Village. These are in effect for public safety as Holden Mine Remediation projects begin.
The following trails/areas located on south side of Railroad Creek, across from Holden Village, are affected by closures.
Lower Railroad Creek Trail No. 1240 closed from Wilson Creek to mine tailings located between 8 and 9 mile points. It is not possible to hike to or from Holden Village on this trail while closure is in effect.
Goat Trail No. 1245.1 closed
Tailings Bypass Trail No. 1240.3 closed
Copper Falls Trail No. 1246.1 closed from Goat Trail intersection for one mile south
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