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Corral Pass gate was open Thursday, July 1st. Road is in poor shape, two drainage ditches crossing roads require a vehicle with some clearance, a Prious would not make it.
The road has been closed since the Norse Peak fire in 2017 for recover and repairing facilities, which should be finished this spring. The Forest Service has been reluctant to open the area up and I question whether they will do so this year. I have heard maybe, yes and no. I have walked many trails in the burned over area and the recovery is amazing, flowers and animals have returned, very educational. Corral Pass is access to many good scenic hikes and lakes. I am just trying to encourage them to reopen the area. Another issue is some minor road damage and Indian arrow heads and possible campsites. I do not have any links for more information or confirmation.
With out a doubt, float tubes are easier to fish out of: but when you add waders, booties, fins, etc. things get heavy for backpacking. Float tubes are a bit easier to get in and out of the water. A raft is much lighter, but staying in position with wind can be a problem, especially when playing a fish. BUT the biggest problem for older folks is not mentioned, IS GETTING OUT OF THE RAFT; especially after sitting very long. A sandy beach or gently sloping shoreline is no problem, but a steep treelined, log filled, sharp slippery rocky shoreline can became very difficult, with a strong possibility of becoming wet! 😳
