[pct-l] Mackenzie Pass Hwy 242 still closed 7 miles W of Sisters till mid to late August was Re: Jeff Park conditions

[mattjolley at comcast.net]

PCT hikers have reached or are approaching Mackenzie Pass.

Thanks,   wow,  242 is opening from sisters is delayed a month from what it was earlier in the month.

 Hwy 242 is closed for bridge repair WEST of the Lava observation point,  so from  sisters east to the top of the pass,  and they were planning to open the snow gate real soon if not already  from deschutes NF.  ooops ...  not for another 3 to 4 weeks ...

http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp?mainNav=RoadConditions&curRegion=4
ORE242
MP 83.71 - 61.91
ORE242, 7 miles West of Sisters

Lanes Affected: (Westbound) Median , All Lanes , Shoulder (Eastbound) Median , All Lanes , Shoulder
Comments: Old McKenzie pass is closed to all vehicles, due to snow, and tree removal, estimated opening mid to late August. Cyclists and pedestrians can proceed beyond snow gate up to work area where caution signs will be posted and "NO FURTHER"only on Saturday and Sunday.
Matt

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: grinn <grinning_chick at yahoo.com> 
Hi Matt:

Can't respond back to you via the PCT-l because for some reason, I haven't received any email granting digest let alone posting privileges even though I signed up almost a week ago.

The latest I've read on Jeff Park is here:  http://www.portlandhikers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=277&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Still a lot of snow in the higher elevations of the Breitenbush area from what I've "heard".  Don't know personally since I've been doing the westerly/southerly trails at lower elevations.  

There's also a FS alert put out about the PCT and McKenzie Highway (242) outside Sisters, as it is closed until (I think, don't quote me) Labor Day due to the late heavy snow pack and replacing two bridges.  Obviously, closure = no hitch opportunities.  

If I can get access to the PCT-l, I'd offer to help get hikers to Bend/Sisters if given enough notice since I'm staying in Bend for the summer.  But if I can't get on PCT-l to post and let folks know of my intentions, then I guess I won't this season and plan better for next year if I'm still near the trail.

l a t e r

fetch