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NWtrax Member
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Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:59 pm
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It was another great day to be out enjoying this warm and dry spring. There are quite a few potholes right near the trailhead, but otherwise it's a very nice FS road. There was one couple signed in when I left the TH at about 9:30. I caught up with them after a mile or so. The lady was wearing headphones and I wasn't exactly sure how to get her attention without scaring her. I must have walked three feet behind her for a quarter mile, waving my arms out to the side and such before the gentleman stopped to check on her progress. He was wearing headphones too. For me being able to hear the birds sing, wind blow, and stillness of the forest is half the pleasure.
Passing through the scree slopes was pure delight. Many flowers are starting to appear, and after stopping every few feet I had to ask myself, how does one get any hiking done around here? There are only a few small patches of consolidated snow left going up the switchbacks. I reached the pass to find some nice distant views with heavy clouds socked in behind. I made my way about 400' up Buckhorn and realized I probably wasn't going to be able to see much more (today). I found a rock chair and enjoyed lunch while one couple with a dog came and went from the pass and the original couple arrived. Surprising it wasn't that breezy, but I did have to add to my t-shirt & shorts.
The Views
Marmot Pass Marmot Pass Rhododendron
I hardly know a tulip from a turnip, so I flipped through my little flower book real quick and labeled the most obvious ones for ya. You're welcome.
Flower Power
Dogwood Devil's Club Paintbrush Phlox Glacier Lily 6,385'
Maybe a half mile down the road from the TH, I came across a deer and fawn. They trotted down the road and the fawn was absolutely hilarious. It was very small and kicked its legs way up like a bunking bronco trying to run. I seem to always come across a lot of deer on the roads in the Olympics. Another reason to travel safely. (sorry, couldn't get a pic of the fawn in time)
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bobbi stillaGUAMish
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 8012 | TRs | Pics Location: olympics! |
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:45 am
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"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
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bobbi stillaGUAMish
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:55 am
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sure....easier said than done, as i sit here contemplating an 18 mile run/jog/walk, etc.
i hope i'm not too sore/tired as the plan is to go to townsend tomorrow. klahhane ridge is sounding better and closer! trail is basically snow free!
oh, road to obstruction point/peak is still closed after last night. one can hike on the road, of course.
bobbi ૐ
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
bobbi ૐ
"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
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ScottM Member
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 363 | TRs | Pics Location: The Olympics |
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:07 pm
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Nice trip on one of my favorite trails. I'm heading up there Monday, hopefully the weather will hold in there for a few more days.
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Slow Hiker Member
Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 370 | TRs | Pics
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Love this picture. Thanks
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Highwalker's Daughter Member
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 1575 | TRs | Pics Location: Bothell, WA |
I really appreciate the info and the lovely pictures. I can't wait to go there with bcfc53!!! Let's hope we get good weather that week.
My legs are a little sore after Mt. Washington (mostly from the goat trail we took ) so I'm hoping Marmot Pass back to back with Mt. Townsend won't be too painful - guess that's what vitamin I is for!
I'll soon be training on several back to back ones in Stehekin - yippee! One more week of work until 8 weeks off . . . lots of mountain time coming up.
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Fedor Member
Joined: 06 May 2009 Posts: 126 | TRs | Pics
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Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:49 am
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NWtrax wrote: | ...The lady was wearing headphones and I wasn't exactly sure how to get her attention without scaring her. I must have walked three feet behind her for a quarter mile, waving my arms out to the side... |
You're too kind. After a minute or two of that I think I probably would've just scared them. I can't imagine hiking with headphones either. Thanks for the trip report.
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kycooyo Member
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Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:10 pm
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I am thinking of heading up there tomorrow. With regards to Marmot Pass, is there an adequate water source near the pass or would it be best to spend the night at Camp Mystery? Thanks for your help!
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NWtrax Member
Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 638 | TRs | Pics
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Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:57 pm
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Yeah there is still snow in the pass area if you wanna melt it, but otherwise pack water in from Camp Mystery.
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