410 hwy. Gold ck and Rock creek roads washed out and wont be fixed

[bobcat]

Didn't someone post that the roads were even closed to walking?       

[longashes]

Last Friday I was up on top above Barber Springs, there where 1/2 dozen or so rigs up there. I saw four different camp sites set up and not one road closed sign. I didn't go over the top and drive out Manashtash so I never saw those closures. So for the most part there were no indications of closures when going in through the open roads still open.

[CedarPants]

Was there last weekend as well.  Came out of Selah up N. Wenas then up a bit east of Barber Springs all around the Observatory and Mud Flats areas, then looped back around and down to Wenas.  Never saw one closure.  I know Manastash west out of Ellensburg is closed though, so it's all rather confusing as to what is closed and what isn't.  We didn't really take any side routes or odd trails to get where we were, so from my perspective it was all open

[RightPlace-RightTime]

I hunt up spring creek, The road that goes up the mountain and you can look down at whistlin jacks.  Anyone know how to access that road from any other rd?  I have a cow tag and am unsure how to get there is possible.

[brianmtsinc]

Spring Creek is still open - so you are good to go.

[gasman]

Talked with the OHV ranger last weekend and he informed me that the work will not start until next summer 

They are also patrolling the closed areas on motorcycles and are fining anyone that even walks back behind the barriers.

[Instinct]

Talked with the OHV ranger last weekend and he informed me that the work will not start until next summer 

They are also patrolling the closed areas on motorcycles and are fining anyone that even walks back behind the barriers.

So what if u just stumble upon the closed areas when hunting by foot they can still give u a ticket?

[SemperFidelis97]

Talked with the OHV ranger last weekend and he informed me that the work will not start until next summer 

They are also patrolling the closed areas on motorcycles and are fining anyone that even walks back behind the barriers.

I can see fines for going around the barriers in a vehicle, but on foot that is some serious crap there what the hell are you going to damage with a set of boots really.  I dont even hunt there, and that pisses me off seems to me that all these closed roads would make for some great hunting for those who really want to put some miles on their boots guess the ranger district doesnt agree.  Maybe someone should remind them they are payed by the very people they are harassing back there.

[JKEEN33]

Talked with the OHV ranger last weekend and he informed me that the work will not start until next summer 

They are also patrolling the closed areas on motorcycles and are fining anyone that even walks back behind the barriers.

So what if u just stumble upon the closed areas when hunting by foot they can still give u a ticket?

I find it hard to believe that they can fine you for walking in. It's seems that would be an easy one to beat. It's public land. I haven't been out yet. Do the signs say No Trespassing or Road closed?

[jstone]

Ya and we know how people will always try to get free money. we will just have to work a little harder for our elk this year. With the wet spring and the roads being closed going to be a good year.

[RightPlace-RightTime]

So can anyone else confirm spring creek rd is open. The road goes up the mtn and you can see whistlin jacks as you go up.  Thanks

[gasman]

So can anyone else confirm spring creek rd is open. The road goes up the mtn and you can see whistlin jacks as you go up.  Thanks

Yeah, its open......





And to really piss you off.
The wash outs aren't as bad as hey make them seem. There is enough room to fit a jeep or a narrower size vehicle around them, a full size truck could probably squeeze through but it would be a little hairy.
Merrick told me that the only reason it is closed is because they cant get Search and Rescue up there is some thinghappens but we all know that is BS and its politics, pure BS politics....( he don't understand the closure also  )

[brianmtsinc]

The signs say roads closed to all wheels and foot traffic.  that means you cannot legally be in the road, but you can walk in the ditches. They close it this way because if anyone gets hurt by the washouts, the forest service can say they closed the road.  It is all about legal issues.

Forgive the following rant but this pisses me off!  For the record, I hunt by foot and mountain bike, and these roads being closed is a good thing for me this year.  I am happy about that for myself but there are many others not as able or simply choose to hunt other ways. 

The thought that they are patrolling this area AND writing tickets to people WALKING in Pisses me off!!
They work for us!  This is out of control government  

If it is all about "legal issues" how about they simply post a sign that says "Road Closed -  Enter at your own Risk"  ??  This is another "freedom" being taken away by a government that thinks they know better than the citizens they are suppose to serve.   

Shame on those that set this policy and on any warden or officer that would enforce it.....

[trophyhunt]

If a forest service worker asks me for ID and my truck isn't anywhere around and I'm walking up the road in the mountains, I'm telling him to screw off.  He's not a law enforcement officer, I understand if your at camp and have a fire or littering and he writes a citation but up in the hills and he stops me for my ID!!! I just don't understand what the hell is wrong with this country, Damn liberals.  Just venting

[colockumelk]

 

I would definately tell them to pound sand and keep on walking. What are they gonna do?