I biked out to the Sulphur Creek TR today. It took me no time at all. Only two hours to bike there and one hour back. I spent two hours hiking the N side of sulphur creek (the side without the trail) in hopes to locate the Sulphur Hot Springs. Well like most other people I came up empty handed. The N side is very difficult with a lot of very difficult terrain to cover. I probably only went up .5 miles but it was through some very thick brush. Plus there was a lot of ice in the shade so it made walking on logs and rocks dangerous. Man I love the Suiattle. Like most days out on the Suiattle I was far from the only person. I counted at least 12 other people in about 7-8 cars.

I would like to post this again. In hopes more people will call into the forest service and complain. You probably wont, but it is the right thing to do.

Well congratulations! Thanks to all the complainers the FS is fixing the Suiattle River Road. So congrats! You have officially destroyed one of the most remote wilderness sections in the lower 48. Was it because it was so difficult to ride your bike the 10-12 FLAT miles to the end of the road? In no other section in the state did I feel more at peace and alone then on that road and up Downey Creek. But now we can all share it together. I hope it is just like the insane crowds on the Mountain Loop Highway. Oh joy wouldn’t that be fun! Sharing the trail with twenty or thirty complete strangers. J And think it was because we were too lazy to walk before. All in all I feel this is a terrible decision why must are trails be so short, our wilderness areas so small, and trails so crowded. You people who like you weekend trips up to Goat Lake fine. I DO NOT! I like my week trip up Downey creek up to Bachelor Meadows. I like my week exploring the Milk Creek Valley. I enjoyed these hikes by myself or with a few other hikers not with thirty other people. So again thank you! Maybe we should just develop and pave over the whole cascades.

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In no way do I enjoy the Suiattle River Valley to my lonesome. I have counted upwards of twenty cars at one time last summer at the road barrier. All I simply want is to keep all you weekend warriors out. All you people who come with your dogs, families, cars, and GARBAGE. I am not sure of you, but I have actually gone out to the Mountain loop without the intent of hiking. I have gone out there simply to pick up the garbage you weekenders leave behind. I do not wish to keep this valley to myself. By all means if you have the passion for the “WILD” like I do come out and enjoy. But leave this valley to people who actually like the wilderness. There are enough locations around the state and Snohomish/Skagit County where you can drive to respectable trails and campgrounds. I do not believe the Suiattle valley should be one of those areas. Talk about thinking narrow mindedly, this valley and the Glacier Peak wilderness should not be left alone for me; the true reason it should be left alone is for the animals and nature. The Suiattle holds an impressive number of trout and salmon, and the area also boast and impressive amount of wildlife. How about caring more about nature and the animals then were you can drive to and dump your garbage. So thanks for sounding arrogant and I hope you can change you weekend warrior point of view.

Now I know all you people hate that I say this. Oh its so dumb. There is a lot of space up there. True. That is very true. But forget about yourselves and think about the fragile eco-systems and the wildlife. Maybe all you lazy people who think 15-20 miles is such a tough hike should stay in Seattle. You keep Rainer and the Olympics and leave this wilderness to the true outdoorsman. I have climbed to Green MTN. Bachelor Meadows, Milk Creek valley, and Image Lake while the road has been washed out. And ever time I have seen people.

People need to stop thinking with the point of view that are Forest Roads should drive up to these majestic lakes and Ridge lines. There are enough areas in the state where the trails are only the cream of the forest. The Suiattle River provides a buffer zone that keeps crowds out and nature preserved.

Mark my words, this area will become infested with weekend worriers with all the trouble that follows them. Guns, Noise, Lose of habitat, Garbage, and another lost and devastated wilderness.