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Snow Keeps Some Trails, Campgrounds Closed For Memorial Day

POSTED: 11:53 am PDT May 22, 2008
UPDATED: 6:28 pm PDT May 22, 2008

Some trails and campgrounds are still under several feet of snow, keeping them closed, in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Officials said of the 34 campgrounds normally open for Memorial Day, 24 will be open for the holiday weekend. Snow covers the other 10 and most of the trails.

"We had unprecedented snowpack this year and above 2,000 feet elevation you will encounter continuous snowfields, or lower, if the area is shaded," said Rodney Mace, a forest recreation staff officer.

Campground openings that have been postponed include Silver Springs until May 30, and the following until June 13: Denny Creek, Miller River Group, Beaver Creek Group, Coal Creek Group, Wiley Creek Group, North and South Bayview, Mineral Park, and Silver Fir.

Visitors can check campground opening dates by calling 541-338-7869 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Saturday.

Visitors can also call 541-822-3799 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Or check out their Website.

For updated information about road and trail conditions go to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest site.

People who have reserved campgrounds that have been closed due to snow can negotiate a new date or get their money back by contacting the National Recreation Reservation System or calling HooDoo at the above numbers.

Avalanche danger remains a concern, according to the Northwest Avalanche Center, which advises the public to check its Website before visiting the forest.

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