US Northwest Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho May Trip, exploring North Centeral Washington

[Ebbs]

A weekend meandering through the northern Cascade foothills just north of Chalan, near Twisp, Concully, and Omak

View Rally Point

 

[Sapper7]

I won't be able to make this trip. I am leaving that weekend for Yellowstone.

 

[Ebbs]

I won't be able to make this trip. I am leaving that weekend for Yellowstone.

No worries! Hope you have a blast! See you on the next one

 

[Ebbs]

So far for those attending, how many think they'll be able to leave at noon Friday?

 

[Mitch&TigaB]

Sorry Tiga and I won't be able to make this one, we'll be in DC, work related. We get back real late Friday night.

 

[Crackerjack]

Not likely I can do the whole weekend but may be able to do the Douglas Creek to Beebe Bridge section on Friday.

As an FYI I don't know if you have additional or more accurate information, but Chelan Hills Acres Rd, which terminates at Hwy 97, may be all private road. I was at that intersection today and there are signs there, which have been up for quite some time, stating that it is all private road and only property owners or guests are allowed through. I have heard from others that it is closed to the public and that the property owners are serious about protecting their space. Again, you may have information to the contrary.

An alternative route would be to go a bit further north and to come down McNeil Canyon Rd. It would be a few miles longer but intersects right at the Beebe Bridge river crossing.

 

[G.Goodwin]

So far for those attending, how many think they'll be able to leave at noon Friday?

Going to try our best to meet you in/around Quincy

 

[Buzzbee17]

So far for those attending, how many think they\'ll be able to leave at noon Friday?

Pretty sure I can. I'll shoot for noon at the meet up. Looking forward to getting out again!

 

[Ebbs]

Not likely I can do the whole weekend but may be able to do the Douglas Creek to Beebe Bridge section on Friday.

As an FYI I don't know if you have additional or more accurate information, but Chelan Hills Acres Rd, which terminates at Hwy 97, may be all private road. I was at that intersection today and there are signs there, which have been up for quite some time, stating that it is all private road and only property owners or guests are allowed through. I have heard from others that it is closed to the public and that the property owners are serious about protecting their space. Again, you may have information to the contrary.

An alternative route would be to go a bit further north and to come down McNeil Canyon Rd. It would be a few miles longer but intersects right at the Beebe Bridge river crossing.

It's definitely not private road, that I've verified. The signs we saw when we were there in April were not official, just looked like land owners trying to keep the traffic down. I called the ranger station and though they didn't have jurisdiction(I was checking on a couple other areas), they said they understood it was still a public road, and not officially closed to any traffic. I meant to call the sheriff's office to verify, but we had no issues with the 4 of us rolling through, we kept it speed down and limited dust (ie being as respectful as possible to the residents) but it's still on all mvum's I've seen

 

[Crackerjack]

Not likely I can do the whole weekend but may be able to do the Douglas Creek to Beebe Bridge section on Friday.

As an FYI I don't know if you have additional or more accurate information, but Chelan Hills Acres Rd, which terminates at Hwy 97, may be all private road. I was at that intersection today and there are signs there, which have been up for quite some time, stating that it is all private road and only property owners or guests are allowed through. I have heard from others that it is closed to the public and that the property owners are serious about protecting their space. Again, you may have information to the contrary.

An alternative route would be to go a bit further north and to come down McNeil Canyon Rd. It would be a few miles longer but intersects right at the Beebe Bridge river crossing.

It's definitely not private road, that I've verified. The signs we saw when we were there in April were not official, just looked like land owners trying to keep the traffic down. I called the ranger station and though they didn't have jurisdiction(I was checking on a couple other areas), they said they understood it was still a public road, and not officially closed to any traffic. I meant to call the sheriff's office to verify, but we had no issues with the 4 of us rolling through, we kept it speed down and limited dust (ie being as respectful as possible to the residents) but it's still on all mvum's I've seen

That’s good to know. I’ve been wanting to meander around up in that area for some time.

 

[Bodge Garage]

So far for those attending, how many think they'll be able to leave at noon Friday?

I can leave noon on Friday.

 

[Ebbs]

So looking at the recent imagery on OnX, snow levels are really good, looking like it's about 4500 ft, meaning to get to the very top of funk mountain we will encounter snow but it looks like it's only the last hundred yards or so. I'm going to plan on a solid attempt to summit, but know it may be shovel/ winch fest. Again it's only about a hundred yards it looks like so I don't think it'll be too bad. Worst case scenario we get out and walk.
Where we got stopped before on the scout was at 4000 ft and we may encounter some snow but I seriously doubt it will be more than a temporary impediment.

That being said, the next update for OnX recent imagery will be either the day we leave or after lol, so make sure you have downloaded the offline maps, and pack warm. I won't have my trailer, so won't have much room for wood (unless I can get my roof rack finished) so if anyone wants to stop by my place I can provide wood or please buy a bundle or two each if possible)

 

[Buzzbee17]

So looking at the recent imagery on OnX, snow levels are really good, looking like it's about 4500 ft, meaning to get to the very top of funk mountain we will encounter snow but it looks like it's only the last hundred yards or so. I'm going to plan on a solid attempt to summit, but know it may be shovel/ winch fest. Again it's only about a hundred yards it looks like so I don't think it'll be too bad. Worst case scenario we get out and walk.
Where we got stopped before on the scout was at 4000 ft and we may encounter some snow but I seriously doubt it will be more than a temporary impediment.

That being said, the next update for OnX recent imagery will be either the day we leave or after lol, so make sure you have downloaded the offline maps, and pack warm. I won't have my trailer, so won't have much room for wood (unless I can get my roof rack finished) so if anyone wants to stop by my place I can provide wood or please buy a bundle or two each if possible)

We might be OK by then...70's and 80's in Omak for the next few weeks is what I just looked up. I can bring wood, probably equal to about 2 1/2 bundles and some kindling.

 

[Bodge Garage]

NOAA snow level is not showing any snow. I checked this against a few other areas I have been lately and it's seems pretty current. Obviously nothing is certain.

 

[Ebbs]

Weather looks good for the trip. Not too hot during the day, nice and cool at night.
Twisp is about 1200' lower than our planned camp for Friday,

 

[Bodge Garage]

Weather looks good for the trip. Not too hot during the day, nice and cool at night.
Twisp is about 1200' lower than our planned camp for Friday, View attachment 278743View attachment 278744

Well if the weather is going to be nice then I guess I will go.

 

[Bodge Garage]

Have we figured out a Saturday pot luck theme?

 

[Ebbs]

Actually might be able to hit up Buck mountain fire lookout (6120'). Buck mountain pass might be worth a try as well(5400'down to conconully 2400') but expect we'll get stopped by snow on the pass due to north facing ridges and trees hiding snow. But the weather has really been in our favor

 

[Ebbs]

Have we figured out a Saturday pot luck theme?

I haven't, to be honest. Since Nat isn't coming, I was going to keep my meals super simple. (I can't cook for shit... Put it this way, I could burn water )
That being said, if we keep it relatively simple, I'm game. Any ideas?

 

[Buzzbee17]

I haven't, to be honest. Since Nat isn't coming, I was going to keep my meals super simple. (I can't cook for shit... Put it this way, I could burn water )
That being said, if we keep it relatively simple, I'm game. Any ideas?

I'm not a big fan of potlucks but if someone wants to head that up, I will gladly join in. I was just going to bring meals I had dehydrated for dinners.