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H. Hound Member
Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 1205 | TRs | Pics Location: Exit 32 |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:59 am
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The first part is mostly a road walk, followed by a fairly straight forward ridge walk.
I took the road up to the logged out area at the end, then headed up to the ridge. From there I worked my way up to Iron. Got some nice views, then headed back down. Once back at the truck I motored over the old Sunset Mine area, and took a plunge in the nice cold Trout Creek.
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Redwic Unlisted Free Agent
Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 3292 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to the Prom(inence) |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:03 am
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Is there any snow left on the ridgetop? I went there last year, but this year I would like to do a traverse of the entire ridgeline.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
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H. Hound Member
Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 1205 | TRs | Pics Location: Exit 32 |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:06 am
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Jimbo Member
Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1558 | TRs | Pics Location: Arlington |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:03 am
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Pic 016 looks interesting.
Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians
Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians
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Redwic Unlisted Free Agent
Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 3292 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to the Prom(inence) |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:38 am
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Jimbo wrote: | Pic 016 looks interesting. |
Oh, no!!! Monster-sized flies in the Trout Creek valley!!! Run for your lives!!!
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
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Hulksmash Cleaning up.
Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 7113 | TRs | Pics Location: Arlington |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:19 am
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Quote: | I went there last year, but this year I would like to do a traverse of the entire ridgeline. |
+1
"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
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Jimbo Member
Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1558 | TRs | Pics Location: Arlington |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:58 am
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H.Hound, how far can a quad be ridden up that road ? Looks like it goes to the top on TOPO
Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians
Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians
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Hulksmash Cleaning up.
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:17 pm
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"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
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H. Hound Member
Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 1205 | TRs | Pics Location: Exit 32 |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:04 pm
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Jimbo wrote: | H.Hound, how far can a quad be ridden up that road ? Looks like it goes to the top on TOPO |
Like Hulk said, passable to a quad most of the way. It looked like a jeep made it up there recently (probably lifted and locked tho....) If you are going to do it, now is the time, as there are no signs up yet.
Anyone that is thinking of exploring this area , get it done in the next year or two. Once the roads are closed to 4x4 traffic they will get brushy is an astonishingly short period of time.
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Redwic Unlisted Free Agent
Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 3292 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to the Prom(inence) |
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:30 pm
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H. Hound wrote: | Anyone that is thinking of exploring this area , get it done in the next year or two. Once the roads are closed to 4x4 traffic they will get brushy is an astonishingly short period of time. |
There are some great, old fisherman trails throughout the Trout Creek valley. Some of them lead up odd routes to the surrounding mountains, or so I have heard. Definitely a place worth exploring.
A SIDE NOTE: As much as I love the concept and creation of the Wild Sky Wilderness, as I grew up in Gold Bar and that area is close to my heart, I think it has been poorly thought-out and handled since its designation. "Wild" is being taken to a whole new level; that can be good or bad.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
60 pounds lighter but not 60 points brighter.
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Sabahsboy Member
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 2484 | TRs | Pics Location: SW Sno County |
Hiked route to view point twice; never did go to the summit at Iron Mtn. Doggoneit! I like the reief of Trout Cr. valley afforded, esp. in these photos from Iron's summit. Thank you for the interesting view of Pinnacle Mountain...certainly has an odd look to it from Iron. From Scorpion Mountain, it really does have the look that carries its name.
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