Clemen Mountain Tour (10-04-08)

[Jerry]

Clemen Mountain Tour
October 4, 2008

Join us in Naches, Washington to explore Forest Service, Department of Wildlife and DNR roads on and around Clemen Mountain. Clemen is actually a 4000’ high ridge that separates the Naches and Wenas Valleys and most of it lies within the Wenatchee National Forest and the Oak Creek Wildlife Area. It is not unusual to spot elk and big horn sheep on Clemen and in one particular area the deer are sometimes so plentiful it is almost impossible to keep count of your sightings.

Most roads will be gravel, some will be unimproved fire trails and some places will be thick with vegetation so expect some brush rash. We recommend vehicles with higher ground clearance such as SUV’s and pickups. Bring a lunch, bottled water and clothing appropriate for weather conditions and a CB radio is always a real plus.

We are meeting at the Squaw Rock Resort Restaurant, 15070 Hwy 410. Come early for breakfast or coffee and plan to depart at 10:00 AM. The restaurant is located on Highway 410, the Chinook Pass Highway, about 28 miles east of the log bridge crossing the highway at the Chinook Pass summit and 15 miles north of the Hwy 12/410 intersection.

Look for our red Ford Bronco II…or a red and white Full Size Jeep Cherokee, with Backroad Drivers Northwest window stickers, and we will monitor channel 22 on the CB radio.

See you at Squaw Rock!

[OlympiaFJ60]

Hey, I think Farron and I will try and join you for this trip. Wendy is out of town for the weekend so "the boys" may and try and get on last weekend of camping in. Farron has swim team practice friday night. If I can't get him to "skip" we will head over early Satruday morning to catch some breakfast. We will camp Saturday night at Crow Creek or some other campground we find in the area. Will it be hunting season? Just wondering if we will find a camp site.

[Jerry]

Great, I hope you guys can make it. Re: hunting season, it started a couple of weeks ago, at least some sort of specialized hunt was on the books. From now until the end of November there will be one kind of hunting season or the other. I wouldn't worry about finding a camp site, though.

[OlympiaFJ60]

Will we end the day where we start?

[hutchman]

Jerry, this might be a good one to break the WJ in! My father is having surgery on the 25th, so depending on how that goes, I should be in!

And maybe even have a 2 meter rig by then........

[Jerry]

Will we end the day where we start?

Not necessarily, but we surely can end the tour at the starting point if it would be a problem otherwise. The other alternative would be to end it in the Wenas Valley, but there is nothing set at this time.

For those of you who have visited Clemen Mountain in the past, the regular Mud Lake Road entry has been permanently closed between the highway and the lake. We plan on entering through Garrett Canyon, an unimproved, rocky road with several yards of encroaching brush. We will probably find more brush on the Hardy Canyon Road as we drive between the top of the ridge to the Wenas Valley. All other roads should be wide open.

If you are concerned about brush scratches may I suggest that you give your vehicle a good coat of poly based wax before the trip. It's been my experience that the stuff does a good job of protecting your paint.

Originally posted by Hutchman
Jerry, this might be a good one to break the WJ in! My father is having surgery on the 25th, so depending on how that goes, I should be in!

And maybe even have a 2 meter rig by then........

Cool, I hope you can make it, Hutch.

[Jerry]

Clemen Mountain Tour
October 4, 2000


Only 14 More Days!

[Jeepers]

Jerry,
Do you know anyone from the portland area that is going to be making this drive? I would have to leave by 6 at the latest to make it up for the trip. Maybe following someone might be more interesting so I can talk there and back. THanks

Scott

[Jerry]

Jerry,
Do you know anyone from the portland area that is going to be making this drive? I would have to leave by 6 at the latest to make it up for the trip. Maybe following someone might be more interesting so I can talk there and back. THanks

Scott

Let's hope someone will reply.

HEY, OREGON!

It is indeed a long drive between Portland and Squaw Rock, not nearly as much in miles as in time. About 3.5 hours each way! If you go via Goldendale remember to cross the Columbia at The Dalles because the Biggs bridge is closed for repairs. The White Pass/Hwy 12 route should be wide open. I wish I knew which route was fastest.

[Jerry]

Only 7 more days!

CLEMEN MOUNTAIN TOUR

Saturday, October 4th
Depart at 10:00 A.M.
Meet at Squaw Rock Restaurant

Next Saturday near Naches, Washington, FS & DNR roads, splendid views, rich with wildlife, mostly gravel, some unimproved. For high ground clearance vehicles. Bring lunch, bottled water, and CB if you have one.

Meet at the Squaw Rock Resort Restaurant, 15070 Hwy 410. Come early for breakfast or coffee, leave at 10:00 AM. Restaurant located on Highway 410 about 28 miles east of Chinook Pass summit/15 miles north of Hwy 12/Hwy 410 intersection.

Look for a red Ford Bronco II or a red and white Full Size Jeep Cherokee, monitor channel 22 on the CB.