Big Slide Lake Questions

[adamc]

I was thinking about camping around Big Slide Lake in the next couple of weeks.

I was wondering how swimmable it is and if the bugs are out of control this time of year?

Thanks!

[LittleMT]

I camped there last August and yes, the bugs are out this time of year. We arrived around 6:00 pm and had to pretty much hide out in the tents for the evening. Also, I didn't swim but it looked pretty inviting-

[adamc]

Great. Thanks so much for the reply. I think I'm going to check it out.

[Swede]

If you're thinking of getting there via the Dickey Creek trail, you'll want to wait until after Labor Day. The road to the trailhead, FR6340, is closed for a couple of weeks for repairs. There's no alternative route to that trailhead. This also affects the Bull of the Woods trail and Pansy Lake trail.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mthood/al ... ?aid=24566

[adamc]

Thanks so much for the info. I had no idea. Looks like I'm going to have to find another place to go for the weekend.

[greenjello85]

For what it's worth, I hiked dickey creek last saturday 8/23 and the road wasn't closed but I wouldn't guarantee it isn't now. There is logging going on all around that area right now.