Evans Creek, WA (Past Carbonado)

[MattF]

Hello fellow PNW OB'ers... is the main road in Evans Creek,WA (46°56'37.0"N 121°58'20.8"W) a place that is friendly to standard clearance 4x4 Vehicles? From what I am seeing on maps, the main fire road that runs through it seems to be pretty clear and smooth. I do it for the views and the hang, not the challenge. Thanks -Matt

 

[Gabriel Bozeman]

Interested in this as well. I have not been able to make it out to Evens Creek yet, but plan on trying this summer.

 

[Merk]

Yes 165 is very well maintained. It also provides access to Mowich Lake, which is a part of Mount Rainier
Killer views, as almost everything (up to the NP boundary) has been forested.

Photo attached from 2 weeks ago
NP

 

[alexdnick]

Just went up 165 today. Closed 16 miles up. Does anybody know why it’s closed to Mowich Lake? Maintenance to the road maybe?

Very nice road though my first time up, next time hopefully I’ll be able to get to the lake.

 

[MattF]

Just went up 165 today. Closed 16 miles up. Does anybody know why it’s closed to Mowich Lake? Maintenance to the road maybe?

Very nice road though my first time up, next time hopefully I’ll be able to get to the lake.

I know that the bridge is out in Buckley, but I wasn't aware of any other closings on 165

 

[CascadeTraveler]

The main roads through there should be fine for a stock vehicle, the 311 trail can also be run with a 4x4 SUV on 31s, I wouldn't run a truck length vehicle through those trails unless you don't mind body damage.