The National Park Service recently released a Flood Recovery update for the North Cascades. Although, flood damage at North Cascades wasn't as severe as at Mount Rainier or Olympic extensive damage still occurred.The Cascade River road and the Stehekin River road saw considerable damage. The Cascade road providing western access to the popular Cascade pass, is currently closed at milepost 20. The road will likely remain closed to cars until at least August. It is open to hikers, but high water flows my prevent safe passage. Meanwhile, Company Creek road in the Stehekin valley was also damaged. The Park Service is working with private property owners to repair access in this area. Please use extreme caution in any flood area.
Campground such as Colonial and Harlequin were especially hard hit during the storms. Several feet of mud and debris buried these campgrounds. Fortunately, the NPS expects to have both open by Memorial day weekend.
The Park Service is considering long term repairs to several areas including the Cascade and Company Creek roads. Comments or questions on these repairs should be sent Roy Zipp at 360-856-5700 ext. 367.