packwood to elbe hills

benw1 · Feb 20, 2009

Anybody know if it is actually possible to get from Packwood to Elbe Hills using Skate Creek Rd/NF 52 like google shows?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sou...716798,-121.872025&spn=0.369082,0.615234&z=11

I'm sure its snowed in this time of year, I'm wondering about it in the summer.

Jaydog · Feb 20, 2009

We use skate creek all the time. :awesomework:

benw1 · Feb 20, 2009

Thanks, now that I've looked around the web a bit it sounds like a major forest road. Is it paved all the way?

CHOP SHOP · Feb 20, 2009

benw said:
Thanks, now that I've looked around the web a bit it sounds like a major forest road. Is it paved all the way?

Yep its paved.

Symon623 · Feb 20, 2009

Windy ass road but good shortcut to avoid goin through Morton.

gates on each end for winter closure, but good in the summer. Used to use it everytime to get to Rimrock..... :awesomework:

Corey Y · Feb 20, 2009

Skate Creek road is paved but rough. Its closed right now.

pokey · Feb 20, 2009

Its closed right now and will most likly remain closed this summer. Floods took out a bridge underpinnings and several sections of road. The bridge is risky enough that they stopped grooming and wont let the snowmobiles across. (this is info I recieved from a source when asking if it was open last weekend)

tantoy · Feb 23, 2009

Wrong pokey. Its the snow park road off of skate cr. that the bridge is under mined, Try agian at being the know it all one more time.

pokey · Feb 23, 2009

tantoy said:
Wrong pokey. Its the snow park road off of skate cr. that the bridge is under mined, Try agian at being the know it all one more time.

Dont be so quick to poke at people. If you had actualy read my post you will clearly see that I stated that this was second hand information.

When I know information to be correct and acurate I will say it is because I have done the research. If this bothers you for some strage reason please feel free to ignore my posts. Thanks Jim

pokey · Feb 23, 2009

So heres the facts that I took the time to research as far as the web would allow. It appears my source was only partly correct. Skate creek road is closed for the winter .It appears this bridge is closed over skate creek but not on the skate creek road.

47 Willame Creek
Paved / Gravel - One Lane 08/06/2008: Access from the Randle side is restricted due to impassable slide. OK to be in the area.

A comprehensive structural analysis of the Skate Creek bridge was performed in 2008 and the results of the study indicate that the bridge is not safe for any use. The bridge is now closed to all public use.

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/current-conditions/roads.shtml

gasman1 · Feb 23, 2009

Hey Jim,
Do you nipples hurt or something?
:fawkdancesmiley::fawkdancesmiley::fawkdancesmiley::fawkdancesmiley:
Stop being so sensative...........
He is not worth it.

pokey · Feb 23, 2009

gasman said:
Hey Jim,
Do you nipples hurt or something?
:fawkdancesmiley::fawkdancesmiley::fawkdancesmiley::fawkdancesmiley:
Stop being so sensative...........
He is not worth it.

Yea I know but people that cant read or comprehend what they read just bother me :haha:

Spanaway Mudder · Feb 24, 2009

sure glad I didnt make that right turn yesturday on my way back from Yakima.. That would of sucked, getting that far up and having to turn right back around..:haha:

pokey · Feb 24, 2009

Spanaway Mudder said:
sure glad I didnt make that right turn yesturday on my way back from Yakima.. That would of sucked, getting that far up and having to turn right back around..:haha:

I believe (disclaimer) that there is a sign.:eeek:

wheelinjp · Feb 24, 2009

great summer shortcut but when I took my old 32ft m/h through it, it was very rough and tight. ok in a car or truck or toing slowly. it has some big dips and tight corners. expect to go 25-35mph most of the way. It is a beautiful drive though.