[Guiran]

Three of us hiked up Bare Mountain yesterday in superb conditions. Well, superb weather, at least. The snow conditions were horrible - about an inch or two of sliding slush over very consolidated base. The trail follows an old logging road for the first mile and a half before breaking out into a snow covered basin reminiscent of Glacier Basin in the Monte Cristos - only the surrounding peaks aren't as high. Views from the top of Bare Mountain included Baker, Glacier, and Rainier. North Fork Snoqualmie River Road is drivable (for those who enjoy pothole dodging) to within a mile and a half of the trailhead (and the Bear Creek washout). I would imagine that within the next three weeks if this weather keeps out, it will be melted all the way out. However, a quarter mile from the trailhead, a large tree is down across the road - so the services of someone with a chainsaw will be needed before driving all the way to the trailhead becomes and option. Trail was snow-free until over 3000 feet. No blowdowns and only 2-3 small saplings down across the trail.

[Naffer]

Yo, was the lake still frozen,and what about Paradise Lks

[Guiran]

Paradise Lakes were snow-covered (and presumably frozen). No idea how thick the ice was, though.

[hikerjo]

I think Paradise Lakes are frozen untill pretty late in the season because they dont see a lot of sun. But who knows with this warm weather.