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MountainMan Member
Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 365 | TRs | Pics Location: San Diego |
We picked Carne Mtn. for Sunday since it seems fairly close to Duncan Hill, our Saturday trip. However, as we discovered, even with cutting through on forest roads, the driving time is close to three hours between trailheads! So, after doing Duncan Hill on Saturday, we turned off of the Entiat River Rd onto Mad River Rd and then onto FR 5800 and found a place to camp a ways in on a spurr rd. In the morning we woke up to a nice sunny day & great views of nearby hills.
Our campsite
We had our usual oatmeal and tea for breakfast, packed up and headed out. We worked our way along forest roads 5800 and 7801, then eventually to the Chumstick Hwy and 207. The forest roads are dirt and in very good condition, but they were also narrow and winding with a few confusing junctions, so it took a long time to get through. Then, of course, we still had to go all the way up FR 62/Chiwawa River Rd to the Phelps Creek TH (FT 1511). The longer than anticipated driving time meant we got to the TH later than we had hoped. The parking area was packed, of course, with all the people going to Spider Meadows and beyond. Somebody must have just left, though, because we lucked out and got the third spot in from the TH!
BC at the TH We got the 3rd spot down!
We headed out along FT 1511 and, in a few minutes, reached the junction with the much less traveled Carne Mtn Trail (we only met two other groups the whole day).
Junction sign Start of Carne Mtn Trail Carne Mtn. topo
8 miles RT
3600' gain
The first part of the trail switchbacks up a steep forested hill. Not too much to see here, but we got some early views here and there.
Early views Early views
Eventually the trail straightens out for awhile and the trees start to thin, but then there's more switchbacks as the trail climbs up towards the basin below Carne. This is where we met the only other group of day hikers we saw that day. The views just get better and better as you head up!
Buck Mtn I thought the white line was a trail at first Buck Mtn Headed up the trail Small pk near Carne Views along the trail Views along the trail Day hikers headed down from Carne Mtn.
We reached the meadow in the basin and we could finally start to see the summit of Carne. There's a stream here and we filtered water before heading on.
BC in the basin BC heading up through the basin Saddle below Carne Carne Mtn from basin below
Soon we crossed the basin and reached the junction with the Old Gib Trail.
Junction
Here we climbed more switchbacks to the saddle where we met a group of backpackers who had come up from Rock Creek.
Looking down at the basin Close to the summit
We chatted a few minutes and took in the views, then headed for the summit, reaching it less than ten minutes later. The views were spectacular, even better than Duncan, which we could see too! We took tons of pictures and looked at our map trying to put names to all the mountains around us. The most impressive nearby mtn. is Mt Maude, which we've added to our list. We then had a quick snack, got our group pics, searched for a summit register (but didn't find any) and all to soon had to go back down.
Duncan Hill from Carne Mtn. Looking north towards Mt Maude. Seven Fingered Jack and Mt Maude Old Gib Mtn Silhouettes Zoom of Seven Fingered Jack MM and BC on Carne Mtn BC taking in the views
This is a nearly 360 deg. pano from Carne:
On the way down, we saw the group of backpackers had camped in the meadow. We also spotted a marmot and some pikas.
BC heading down from the summit Carne summit and Mt Maude Fluffy Backpackers camping in the meadow Marmot Pika Pika Pika
It was pretty late when we got back to the TH and there weren't nearly as many cars. Still it was a good trip and well worth the long day. I loved the views from the summit! We stopped in Leavenworth on the way home and found a place that's open late called Katz Chop House on the corner of 8th and Commercial St. They have a good selection of food on their bar menu.
Slow down, take notice, savor the moment, appreciate the world around you and everything that you have.
Slow down, take notice, savor the moment, appreciate the world around you and everything that you have.
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Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
What a nice peak w/awesome views!! Here are my pics from the hike:
Camp Phelps Crk. TH TH sign Views from parking area Junction Go to the right for solitude, left to join the masses Views open up Peaks across the way Nice views Buck & others Scenic trail Hikers heading down Carne Basin Lil' stream Carne summit up there somewhere... Fortress Mtn. Junction w/the Old Gib trail Carne Basin GPW sign Approaching the summit Looking across @ Chiwawa Ridge Views from on top Views from on top Views from on top Views from on top Views from on top Spider Meadows & Gap Seven Fingered Jack & Mt. Maude Duncan Hill in the distance Spire next to Pt. 7968'(?) Old Gib Mtn. to the south Pt. 8112' & 7811' MM on top of Carne Mtn. Pulling a Bingram Headed down the steep short switchbacks Peeps camped in the basin below Back to the lil' stream
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.
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Galadriel Member
Joined: 17 Jun 2003 Posts: 249 | TRs | Pics
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Thanks for the informative trail report. I'm planning an overnight trip in October to see the larches. Looks like the basin is a perfect camp site.
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raz2sea Daddy RAZ
Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 1060 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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raz2sea
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Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:36 pm
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Nice trip you two!! You were so lucky to find parking right up front, go back about 300 yds to where the cars were on both sides of the road and you would have found my car...
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Magellan
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Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:26 pm
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Nice TR guys.
Can anyone do some labeling on the panos for me? Please.
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Opus Wannabe
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 3700 | TRs | Pics Location: The big rock candy mountain |
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Opus
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:02 am
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You should go up into Leroy Creek basin and do the old trail that runs from there out to Carne and back down that trail for the full loop. You could camp in Chipmunk creek basin too.
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EastKing Surfing and Hiking
Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2082 | TRs | Pics Location: 77 miles from Seattle! |
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EastKing
Surfing and Hiking
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:26 pm
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