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Beckler River Rd/Jack Pass/ Road to Blanca lake

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16 years 2 months ago #189297 by lrudholm
Has anybody been out on the Beckler River rd lately. I'm wondering if it is passable. Aka the route to Blanca lake Trailhead.

The Government says the road is partial with snow above 2,000 ft. Might be heading up to the Columbia glacier area on Saturday or Friday. Possibly.

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16 years 2 months ago #189311 by brownc9
I think the trailhead to Blanca lake is out of Index, not Skykomish. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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16 years 2 months ago #189315 by lrudholm
Apparently the usual road out of index was washed out at 8 different points.

www.wta.org/trail-news/signpost/737/?searchterm=lake%20blanca

www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/blanca-lake/...chterm=lake%20blanca

"The North Fork Skykomish River Road from Index, the normal approach for this hike, sustained considerable flood damage in fall 2006. It will be years before this road is repaired. Until then, the trail can be
accessed from Skykomish via Jack Pass. From Everett head east on US 2 for 49 miles to the small town of Skykomish. Continue east for 1 more mile, turning left onto Beckler River Road (Forest Road 65). The pavement ends at 6.9 miles. Continue north for another 8 miles, and just after crossing the North Fork Skykomish River, come to pavement and a junction. Turn right onto FR 63 and drive 1.8 miles, turning left into the trailhead parking area (elev. 1900 ft)."

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