Middle oval lake is stock camp, for horses. Hitching posts and loading ramp at trailhead. If people don’t leave room in the parking lot for a horse trailer to maneuver when we come up there you will get blocked in until we get back from our trip. We have no other option. We cannot back down the narrow windy forest service road with a horse trailer.
Hi Kambria - Looks like you are all over the comments section, and I saw your comments on WHC before they were deleted. I know the Sawtooths like the back of my hand; they are one of my favorite places in Washington. Soo... who's to imply that I'm no local...? And who's to imply that I don't respect everyone that I meet...? I'm not sure why you seem to think that you and Team Horse own the land. I've spent DECADES sharing the VAST open spaces in this country with horses, and there has NEVER been a problem. There are also MANY places where hikers & mountain bikers volunteer and clear trails that HORSES then get to use. I've been deep in the wilderness, and have had GREAT conversations with hunters, and even exchanged beta. You are making a problem where there isn't one. On these two prime October days, there was NO ONE out here... it's a shame to have it wasted. I've set out from neighboring Crater Creek Trailhead on peak, late September weekends, and I've still never observed conflict. Your concerns about turning around at the Trailhead are valid. Turning around big trailers is never fun. Perhaps the USFS could increase the size of the lot, add better signage, or create a designated turn-around area. However, the answer is certainly not telling fellow Public Land Owners to not enjoy their public lands. Cheers.
Wonderful adventure ❤
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Volunteering many hours away from family or doing other stuff we love.
Middle oval lake is stock camp, for horses. Hitching posts and loading ramp at trailhead. If people don’t leave room in the parking lot for a horse trailer to maneuver when we come up there you will get blocked in until we get back from our trip. We have no other option. We cannot back down the narrow windy forest service road with a horse trailer.
I'm waiting until next year to hike and camp at North Cascade National Park. I'm busy working my job. 56 hours a week.
Definitely make it a priority, so many awesome places!
Isn’t this a stock camp? Important to specify because trailers will block cars in if they are in the camp area.
Hunters also use the area. Respect the locals and people who work hard to clear these trails.
Hi Kambria - Looks like you are all over the comments section, and I saw your comments on WHC before they were deleted. I know the Sawtooths like the back of my hand; they are one of my favorite places in Washington. Soo... who's to imply that I'm no local...? And who's to imply that I don't respect everyone that I meet...?
I'm not sure why you seem to think that you and Team Horse own the land. I've spent DECADES sharing the VAST open spaces in this country with horses, and there has NEVER been a problem. There are also MANY places where hikers & mountain bikers volunteer and clear trails that HORSES then get to use. I've been deep in the wilderness, and have had GREAT conversations with hunters, and even exchanged beta. You are making a problem where there isn't one. On these two prime October days, there was NO ONE out here... it's a shame to have it wasted.
I've set out from neighboring Crater Creek Trailhead on peak, late September weekends, and I've still never observed conflict.
Your concerns about turning around at the Trailhead are valid. Turning around big trailers is never fun. Perhaps the USFS could increase the size of the lot, add better signage, or create a designated turn-around area. However, the answer is certainly not telling fellow Public Land Owners to not enjoy their public lands. Cheers.