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Elvis Shuffl'n
Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 1804 | TRs | Pics Location: del Boca Vista |
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Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:39 pm
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After weighing all my options (including soccer games, carpool negotiations, mileage/gas prices, weather and destinations) I finally opted to make another attempt at Park Butte.
In the past I've only made it to the lookout once... today makes the second time!!
The weather was almost perfect (although most of Baker was hidden the majority of the time)... great blueberries, scenic trail and a lot less people than I expected.
We met a Ranger just as we stepped out of the car who informed us that tomorrow they will be removing the seasonal bridge for the winter. Good timing!
Hiding Mt Baker Park Butte lookout Mt Baker Park Butte Lookout Blueberries are THIS way!
I was very satisfied with my choice for the day.
"Ill habits gather unseen degrees, as brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas." ~John Dryden
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Tazz Member
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7902 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:50 pm
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thanks E great pics
fresh SNOW!!!!!! yahoo!!!! we need a dancing snowman or a dancing anything
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Trevor Member
Joined: 31 Jan 2004 Posts: 1562 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
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Sat Sep 10, 2005 7:15 pm
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Thanks for a visual condition update.!
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Elvis Shuffl'n
Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 1804 | TRs | Pics Location: del Boca Vista |
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Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:24 am
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Not to be nit-picky - but the 'closeup' mountain photo I took above isn't actually Mt. Baker. I think it's the black buttes, Mt. Baker is just to the right, the upward slope is the beginning of Baker.
Just want to avoid any confusion in the event someone decides to plan a trip using this photo as the basis for their trip.
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TravelHiker Member
Joined: 20 May 2003 Posts: 210 | TRs | Pics Location: Lake Stevens |
so when they say they're going to remove the seasonal bridge, what does that mean for the trail? Are there alternate routes?
Always take the scenic route.
Always take the scenic route.
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Elvis Shuffl'n
Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 1804 | TRs | Pics Location: del Boca Vista |
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Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:38 pm
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Removing the seasonal bridge means you can attempt a rock-hop across the creek... or make an attempt at wading... at your own risk, of course.
The usual risks apply... just because you can rock-hop across in the morning doesn't guarantee an easy return rock-hop. Rains and warm weather can increase the creek volume, so use good judgement.
A few years ago, I visited the area before the seasonal bridge was installed and ended up removing my shoes/socks because I couldn't find a suitable alternative. It was less than knee deep and similar conditions on the return. Since then it's changed it's course to another channel - thus requiring a new seasonal bridge location.
The 'Seasonal' bridge is just that... seasonal. It's removed each fall and replaced each spring (June, usually I think).
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TravelHiker Member
Joined: 20 May 2003 Posts: 210 | TRs | Pics Location: Lake Stevens |
muchas gracias!
Always take the scenic route.
Always take the scenic route.
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