Previous :: Next Topic |
Author |
Message |
sticky buns Member
Joined: 29 Aug 2010 Posts: 175 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
SO! MANY! downed trees.
It took the Forest Service a week or two just to clear the road to the Billy Goat TH. Then they cleared the trail to the wilderness boundary. Then a WTA crew cleared to about 0.25 miles short of Drake Cr. After that, as of last weekend, you're on your own. If you go, be prepared to go slow. Trees aren't big, but there are lots of them, and the tangle of branches can create major hassles. Another WTA crew is scheduled to go in soon, but I imagine the trail will need a lot more help than that.
No snow at Eightmile Pass. Bugs came out in the evening at the trailhead but weren't otherwise annoying. There weren't as many flowers as I expected, but the views through the burn sure are nice.
I'm curious what other folks have found in the Pasayten so far this year for trail conditions. Have you been? I was hoping to get in there (wherever exactly "there" may be) next month for a week of backpacking, but I'm questioning that decision now.
The carrot-zucchini-ginger bread at the Mazama Store beats the banana bread, IMO. Hold out for the zesty veggie sandwich if they're out at the moment, if you're a zesty veggie type of person.
|
Back to top |
|
|
mtn.climber Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Posts: 1204 | TRs | Pics Location: The Lost Horizon |
I have a trip planned for the Cathedral/Remmel/Amphitheater loop the last week of July. Hoping the trails will be in decent shape by then.
Reach for the sky, cuz tomorrow may never come.
Live the life of love. Love the life you live.
Reach for the sky, cuz tomorrow may never come.
Live the life of love. Love the life you live.
|
Back to top |
|
|
klar Member
Joined: 07 Jul 2010 Posts: 60 | TRs | Pics
|
|
klar
Member
|
Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:55 am
|
|
|
going in to Hidden lakes this morning with a buddy.
I have been in here before log out before and its rough.
will report back in a week :]
I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat. Edgar Allan Poe
I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat. Edgar Allan Poe
|
Back to top |
|
|
Strider518 Member
Joined: 04 Sep 2019 Posts: 19 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham, WA |
Thank you for the trail report. Can you comments on snow conditions, please?
|
Back to top |
|
|
Strider518 Member
Joined: 04 Sep 2019 Posts: 19 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham, WA |
I did read that you said no snow at eight mile pass. My question about snow is your observations about higher elevations. as of today the harts pass snotel reports 57".
|
Back to top |
|
|
RichP Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 5634 | TRs | Pics Location: here |
|
RichP
Member
|
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:25 am
|
|
|
Like you said, a pro crew will be going in there from WTA in a few days. It's a week-long trip so they should get a ton done. The schedule says Hidden Lakes. Another crew heads in to The Chewuch and Tungsten Mine Trails on June 29.
The PNTA will be on the Boundry Trail logging out starting July 7.
If you enjoy clear trails, considering supporting these organizations or joining a work party.
Lindsay, mtn.climber
Lindsay, mtn.climber
|
Back to top |
|
|
Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
I clicked on this hoping to see pics of the Hidden Lks. But of course I don't see them, they're hidden.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
|
Back to top |
|
|
sticky buns Member
Joined: 29 Aug 2010 Posts: 175 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
Strider, here's the best I can provide on snow conditions:
Craggies from near Eightmile Pass
Eightmile Pk, nearing the Pass
looking west from Eightmile Pass at Lost Pk
Chipmunk, forget the lakes; even Drake Cr was hidden behind logs.
Rich, thanks for the PNTA tip. I'm on the Chewuch trip and remembered that the Diamond Cr fire didn't engulf the entire Pasayten. It'll be interesting to see the difference.
jaysway, RichP
jaysway, RichP
|
Back to top |
|
|
Kellbell Member
Joined: 01 Oct 2011 Posts: 580 | TRs | Pics
|
|
Kellbell
Member
|
Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:01 am
|
|
|
I did my birthday FB fundraiser for the PNTA this year—I know FB can be annoying but they do really make it easy. $215 ain’t bad—plus I think several people went directly to the PNTA website to donate because they asked for a link.
I am planning a week long trip in this area the first week in July, so I really appreciate these updates. I’m planning on entering at Cold Springs Camp and exiting either at Andrew’s Creek or Billy Goat— whichever one is best cleared by that time. So far it seems the attention is going towards Billy Goat, but any and all advice and suggestions are appreciated! I’ve never hiked in the area, and I know I should expect a lot of mess, but the snow situation does have me a bit concerned. Though from other TR’s it does seem that even if there is more snow than usual, the crossings are not bad? I am trying to do as many PNT miles as I can (working towards a 500 total goal) though I’m willing to change my agenda if changing it makes more sense.
RichP
RichP
|
Back to top |
|
|
Strider518 Member
Joined: 04 Sep 2019 Posts: 19 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham, WA |
Thank you for posing the great pictures. Still solid snow up higher. Maybe the fire season won't be so bad. One can hope.
|
Back to top |
|
|
sooperfly Member
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 1234 | TRs | Pics Location: North Central Wa. |
Kellbell, Lindsay, LukeHelgeson, RichP
|
Back to top |
|
|
RichP Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 5634 | TRs | Pics Location: here |
|
RichP
Member
|
Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:39 pm
|
|
|
YoDutch, sooperfly
|
Back to top |
|
|
|