The road serving the Darrington climbing area is closed for lack of maintenance while
other nearby roads serving destinations no more important are maintained. This road was "cut" because
the ranger making that call did not know it was important.
Make your voice heard. Write or call the following individuals.
Date
John Vanderheyden, Acting District Ranger
Darrington Ranger Station
1405 Emens St.
Darrington, WA 98241
(360) 436-1155
Dear Mr. Vanderheyden,
I am writing to thank you for deciding to reopen the Clear Creek Road, FS #2060, near Darrington and to express
my wish that access be maintained in the Clear Creek valley as long as possible.
The Clear Creek Road provides access to one of the most significant and historic rock climbing areas in Washington,
as well as serving a hiking trailhead. Climbing in the area is featured in local and national guidebooks and has
been established for forty-five years.
Climbers have already suffered a significant loss of access with the apparent abandonment of the last two miles
of the Clear Creek Road. I understand that your road maintenance budget is strained and that the prospects of additional
funding look dim. I believe that maintaining the Clear Creek Road, however, should be a high priority. Without
the road, access will be effectively lost to one of the most historic and important climbing areas in Washington.
Thank you for deciding to reopen the Clear Creek Road.
Very truly yours,
Eager Climber.
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Date
US Congressman Rick Larsen
107 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2605
Dear Representative Larsen,
I am writing about funding and recreational management on National Forest lands.
Road 2060, the Clear Creek Road near Darrington, provides access to one of the most significant and historic rock
climbing areas in Washington, as well as serving a hiking trailhead. Climbing in the area is featured in local
and national guidebooks and has been established for forty-five years. The Forest Service recently announced plans
to abandon the road for at least two years due to a lack of funds.
I understand that Forest Service budgets have been severely cut and that a number of forest roads throughout the
region may be closed. I know that you have been involved in discussions regarding the roadless area rule and the
proposed designation of a new wilderness area. I hope that while working on these issues, you will also work to
obtain funding for road and trail maintenance on public land. I believe it is important to maintaining existing
road access to historic and significant recreational areas and that this is important to the quality of life in
Washington.
Very truly yours,
Concerned Voter.
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Date
US Congressman Jay Inslee
403 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-6311
Dear Representative Inslee,
I am writing about funding and recreational management on National Forest lands.
Road 2060, the Clear Creek Road near Darrington, provides access to one of the most significant and historic rock
climbing areas in Washington, as well as serving a hiking trailhead. Climbing in the area is featured in local
and national guidebooks and has been established for forty-five years. The Forest Service recently announced plans
to abandon the road for at least two years due to a lack of funds.
I understand that Forest Service budgets have been severely cut and that a number of forest roads throughout the
region may be closed. I know that you have been involved in discussions regarding the roadless area rule and the
proposed designation of a new wilderness area. I hope that while working on these issues, you will also work to
obtain funding for road and trail maintenance on public land. I believe it is important to maintaining existing
road access to historic and significant recreational areas and that this is important to the quality of life in
Washington.
Very truly yours,
Concerned Voter.
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