Pacific Crest Trail stretch to be closed next week
BACKPACKING -- The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail No. 2000 will be closed to all users at the I-90 North Trailhead from Monday July 25 through Thursday July 28 to allow trail crew members to remove a large "log jam" from the trail.
The area of trail blocked by the downed trees is ¼ mile long and is extremely difficult for hikers to pass through, according to Cle Elum Ranger District officials.
"It is a very complex pile of blowdown and will require a variety of removal methods" said Deb Davis, veteran trail crew member.
The trailhead will be posted with closure information and trail crew members will be on the trail to prevent hikers from entering the project area while work is in progress.
Info: Cle Elum Ranger Station, (509) 852-1100.
