Corbett Sno-Park - CLOSED!

[Oregongirl]

Just an FYI for those who don't know, or were wondering.....

The Forest Service determined that they would close Corbett this year (not sure if it permanent). Their stated reasons being increased vandalism, low snow conditions , lack of funds, and highway safety. WHATEVER!! http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/conditions/2007_current_des_wintertrail_update.pdf

This looks to be a great season for riding out of Corbett. The snow levels looked SPECTACULAR when we drove by there on Tuesday!! It would have been GREAT access to the burn area.

So, now if you want to ride there, you'll have to fight the crowds (and whooped out trails) at Ray Benson........UGH!!

 

[snowmobiler]

well that stinks.from the hyway it looks like fun riding area in the burn.

 

[Pac Man]

That is not good news. I guess we will have to park at Benson and take the long way around.

Was it blocked off, or what would prevent you from parking there?

Pac Man

 

[Oregongirl]

That is not good news. I guess we will have to park at Benson and take the long way around.

Was it blocked off, or what would prevent you from parking there?

Pac Man

The six foot high snow bank. They have been plowing the highway right passed it. There is no access.

We saw about 4 trucks and trailers unloading at the bottom of the hill east of Suttle Lake....(right where that stater sits sometimes). They looked to be unloading and riding from there. I think it's the 100 road.

I've unloaded and ridden off George McAllister road in previous years. There are roads systems that get you into the Corbett/Cash Mt riding areas. Low snow doesn't look to be a problem this year, but it can be.

 

[Pac Man]

Batz and I are talking about putting a trip together over there in late February. I will keep you and your "driver" in the loop.

I'm glad you guys stopped by the other night, wish you didn't have such pressing business to take care of and could have stayed longer.haha

Pac Man

 

[buhrly]

wonder who we could complain to about closing corbett?

 

[Oregongirl]

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