We've used Suiattle 2-years in a row, it has helped continue to set a standard for awesome-summer-bike camping. Lets not be limited to this location or ones we've been to.
kristen
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:00 am
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Regardless of location, I'm in. Andre, did you have something else in mind? I really enjoyed Suiattle last year and would love to return, but it would also be nice to try a new place.
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tehschkott
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:05 pm
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Well there's closed and then there's closed. My votes for Suiattle. I'm not opposed to bicycling more than 8 miles if needbe if the roads closed farther back. I mean it's only like 12~15 from the cutoff.
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joeball
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:18 pm
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Are you gonna go scout it out for us Scott?
In general that area sound like it is in flux. Conditions and access could be changing daily or weekly. It's just hard to know what to expect and thus prepare accordingly. The NWhiker forums seem to have pretty current info. An older trip report said that the large wooden ramp at Downey Creek had been removed, a contractor took his 'borrowed' wood back. There 'might' be a ladder there.
I don't have any specific alternatives to offer now but something within a 2 hour travel radius of Seattle is what I was imagining. I'm not against Suiattle but I'd open to other alternatives.
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:30 pm
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Re: Bikes - the notice says non motorized traffic will be allowed, but to expect long delays (I assume these are delays even to non-motorized traffic as certain tasks are performed [for example, blasting, if there is any blasting to be done])
im game for trying. i love that spot. and it won't be the same after the road is fixed.
i can head up friday night to check it out
tehschkott
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:32 pm
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I'll scout, sure. i'm open to new areas too, but i dont have any at the moment.
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TorreyK
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:38 pm
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looking forward to it/ just got july 17th-18th off of work...possibly able to get the 16th off too if enough people are planning on leaving friday night. down to go anywhere.
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fatasian
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:17 am
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Hall pass/Liz Taylor bon voyage.
Scotty, can you make sure Suiattle is a go?
I forget who I talked to, but someone loan me a rack? kthx.
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scott will be scouting, presuming no problems, mark it down.
Suiattle it shall be.
tehschkott
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:54 am
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Just an update, was going to wait until Monday or Tuesday to make my scout run - just wanted to wait a little closer to game time is all.
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liz
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:06 am
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It was really fun last year even though I was on medication for strep throat.
I have to be in Stanwood that night. :(
tehschkott
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:12 pm
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I'm heading out tomorrow AM to scout it out. If you wanna roll with, shout.
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tehschkott
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:42 am
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Had a logistical problem yesterday and didn't make it up. Heading up about 1200 today if any want to roll with.
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henry
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:47 am
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tehschkott wrote:
Had a logistical problem yesterday and didn't make it up. Heading up about 1200 today if any want to roll with.
Didn't wake up until noon and then spent the day looking at porn?
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Scott is on his way out to scout, is there still interest in this trip?
kristen
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:58 am
yeah, sploosh.Joined: 19 Jul 2009Posts: 503Location: the parched hellscape of SF
I'm still in! Wish I could go scouting today - it's gorgeous out there. Alas, another 4 hours of meetings await me.
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blasdelf
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:01 pm
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fatasian wrote:
Scott is on his way out to scout, is there still interest in this trip?
Absolutely. I'll probably end up doing this one on my dinglespeed, since I'm lending the 650b front wheel from my Kogswell to Liz, and the road is supposed to be pretty flat and chill anyway.
joeball
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:04 pm
Joined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 6037Location: Ether
I'll followup my previous non-committal replies and say I'm not going to make this trip. I'm hoping to squeeze in an awesome camping trip in August though.
liz
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:14 pm
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joeball wrote:
I'll followup my previous non-committal replies and say I'm not going to make this trip. I'm hoping to squeeze in an awesome camping trip in August though.
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ethan
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:52 pm
Joined: 21 Jan 2008Posts: 920Location: Maple Leaf
IN. No, seriously, I mean it this time. Read my lips.
Called the Darrington ranger station earlier today. They said that Saturday and Sunday should be "no problem at all" for biking the road... Friday after 5 pm fine as well ... before 5 pm on Friday "might be OK, off and on, but no guarantees."
I asked about the Downey Creek bridge ramp thing. She said as far as she knew it was still there, but again, their standard caveat "but things are constantly changing, so..."
C'mon people, let's do this shit.
blasdelf
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 3:41 pm
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So who's driving up to the trailhead on Saturday? I could use a ride...
fatasian
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:07 pm
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I would need a ride as well. Can't leave until Saturday and sorta need to be back early Sunday afternoon.
TorreyK
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:38 pm
Joined: 02 Sep 2009Posts: 1116Location: White Center/Burien
IN for camping. I am able to drive (LEAVING SATURDAY MORNING)...able to fit only 2 additional bicycles, besides my own, but plenty of space in the 4runner for people and gear. Are we doing a 65th park and ride meet up this year/ link to directions for trip?
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ksep
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:29 pm
Joined: 27 Jan 2007Posts: 1879Location: Westlake
IN. Need a ride. Friday night or Sat work for me.
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fatasian
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:44 pm
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TorreyK wrote:
IN for camping. I am able to drive (LEAVING SATURDAY MORNING)...able to fit only 2 additional bicycles, besides my own, but plenty of space in the 4runner for people and gear. Are we doing a 65th park and ride meet up this year/ link to directions for trip?
Are you using roof racks or hitch?
I have 2 bike rack hitch that can be used for anyone with means.
Also looks like I'm a +1, who may or may not need a ride out there.
TorreyK
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:57 pm
Joined: 02 Sep 2009Posts: 1116Location: White Center/Burien
hitch rack, foam grooves for 2 bikes, I think a third could fit with sufficient extra bungies.
if enough people need rides, I have access to a giant truck that can uncomfortably seat 4ish additional people but lots of bikes/gear in the bed.
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kristen
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:05 am
yeah, sploosh.Joined: 19 Jul 2009Posts: 503Location: the parched hellscape of SF
i need a ride, preferably on saturday. i'd drive myself, but the saab lacks a lot of space and racks.
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kristen
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:16 am
yeah, sploosh.Joined: 19 Jul 2009Posts: 503Location: the parched hellscape of SF
i may have a good idea.
from what i gather, there are potentially six of us that would like to go up on saturday:
kristen
torrey
deven + 1
fred
kevin (if he doesn't go up on friday)
torrey has a truck that can fit a lot of bikes (how many do you think, torrey?) and gear, but not a lot of people.
i have a saab that can fit myself + 3 comfortably (myself + 4, if people don't mind getting cozy in the back seat), a good amount of gear, but no bikes.
how do y'all feel about a caravan sort of deal? bikes + torrey + 1 in the truck, gear + kristen + 3 other people in the saab? this way we can get all of our stuff to the trail and everyone can have a comfortable ride.
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fatasian
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:36 am
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^^^
blasdelf
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:58 am
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kristen wrote:
i may have a good idea.
May? You DO have a good idea.
joeball
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:19 am
Joined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 6037Location: Ether
TorreyK wrote:
IN for camping. I am able to drive (LEAVING SATURDAY MORNING)...able to fit only 2 additional bicycles, besides my own, but plenty of space in the 4runner for people and gear. Are we doing a 65th park and ride meet up this year/ link to directions for trip?
So I-5 to arlington
530 east to Darington
The 530 North out of Darrington
The highway will take across a long bridge over the Sauk river, at the end of the bridge the highway makes a 90deg left, but you stay straight.
The Suiattle river road is mostly paved (which kind of surprised me the first time) There are some patches of gravel but you will be following it till you get to some sort of barrier/washout probably with some cars already parked.
If the road is still blocked at the same location you have about 8 miles to Downey reek where there is/was the ramp. I actually liked that campsite better than the one 2 miles further but to each their own.
Pics here to give you a sense of the end of the road and the road surface and the diffenetnt campsites.
I could potentially drive (room for 3 extra people + 1 extra bike) but wouldn't mind catching a ride if possible ... anyway, let's meet at the park n' ride (65th St p&r, is it?) and see how it all shakes out. thanks for offering up the giant truck Torrey.
do we have a time yet? how's 9 am sound?
Alex
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:36 am
Joined: 18 May 2006Posts: 3128Location: Roosevelt
I can loan a 2 bike trunk rack if you guys need extra bike hauling capacity. I wish I could go, but I'm going to be spending 2 days in kayaking classes instead. There aren't enough weekends...
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Sweeney
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:44 am
Joined: 18 Feb 2009Posts: 851Location: English Hill, Redmond
Damn, I REALLY want to go on this but don't think I have time based on how much I have to get ready for starting the PCT next weekend.
If any of you are going up Friday or get in early Saturday, I highly recommend hiking Sulphur Mountain! I did it last year as a day hike up / run down: at 11 miles, 4,935 feet elevation gain, it's a good trek; but more importantly, great berries and AMAZING VIEWS at the top : )
Big view of Glacier Peak from Summit of Sulphur Mountain:
Big Bunches of Berries!
Big views down into Suiattle valley:
Big Ridges... and Bitches too! Haha
If you want to do a shorter hike, take the time to explore up the Sulphur Creek Trail a bit, some neat log hops and rock crossings... it's really pretty up there as well, did that on Sunday before heading out:
dick wang's fatherJoined: 26 Aug 2008Posts: 1707Location: devenshire
Sweeney wrote:
Big Ridges... and Bitches too! Haha
I'm taking my shirt off in honor of this.
Sweeney
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:55 am
Joined: 18 Feb 2009Posts: 851Location: English Hill, Redmond
fatasian wrote:
Sweeney wrote:
Big Ridges... and Bitches too! Haha
I'm taking my shirt off in honor of this.
That's the Spirit!
We actually hiked naked on this trail for quite a while because it was hot and we knew no one else would be out there (which is totally fucking awesome by the way), so with that I dare you to take your shirt AND your pants off.
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