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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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Drowning my sorrows of not getting the latest job in a hike today. I didn't want to drive too far, views were not favorable today but I choose Bearhead anyway, I hadn't been here and wanted to see the whole trail.
I tried to snowshoe it earlier this year and failed.
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That trail is skinny steep in a few spots. I know there are amazing views of all the mts but today was in and out of clouds with just peaks of things from time to time. I just needed to walk on a trail, it didn't really matter which one.
I ran into a group of cops from King County in the parking lot.
They couldn't believe I was solo. They asked if I wanted to hike w/them. I said no thanks. Then a couple guys were like "what, no dog"? I'm like No, do I need a dog? Then they said they would protect me. Umm, okay it's like a 3 mile hike do I need protection?
I saw a few pikas, a couple of deer, & a grouse. No bear, and the berries are out so I give it a couple of weeks and I will get my bear.
Flowers were lovely, most fading fast but with the cloudy foggy light I had to focus on something good. The flowers cheered me up.
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I can't believe I've been out of work for a year and almost 8 months!
I haven't really been counting hikes too closely this year but I think I'm in the 70's range. I'm looking forward to a few more backpacks before the snow starts in.
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Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
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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bobbi stillaGUAMish
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 8012 | TRs | Pics Location: olympics! |
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Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:07 pm
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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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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
What lake is that?
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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They were off duty cops hiking and folks that worked for KC and the lake is Coplay and I think I got one of Summit from above but not sure it was so foggy.
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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
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Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:26 pm
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I am actually looking for directions to this mountain. I might go there with BearQueen in the near future.
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Saw the depths of despair. Now I am salvaging what time I have left on Earth.
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Zukismom Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 122 | TRs | Pics
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Zukismom
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Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:44 am
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Nice Hike HQ! I'm sure the KC officers were only thinking of your safety and well-being in the wilderness. They more than likely had bear spray and were packin!
Gorgeous Lake and surroundings. Hopefully the sun will peak through the next time you are up there.
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sarbar Living The Dream
Joined: 28 Jan 2002 Posts: 8055 | TRs | Pics Location: Freeland, Wa |
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Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:00 am
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Couple years ago after hiking to Summit Lake we drove down to Coplay to have lunch. Came across some folks who even the biggest rube would have thought....."these people are cooking meth back here". They were obviously living back there and had all the hallmarks of tweakers.
I don't stray off the main road back there anymore to say the least. And I won't hike back there with just the kids. Just my personal experience though.
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the Zachster Member
Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 4776 | TRs | Pics Location: dog training |
Did you tell the cops you have a dog? Not that your little cutie pie would offer much protection...! It's probably a good idea to find out what their concerns were, just as a heads up. Looks like a pretty place, one to return to on a sunny day!
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
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Slugman It’s a Slugfest!
Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 16874 | TRs | Pics
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Slugman
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Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:54 am
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EastKing wrote: | I am actually looking for directions to this mountain. I might go there with BearQueen in the near future. |
Drive the Carbon river road almost to the Carbon river entrance to MRNP. Take a left, and if you've done it at the right place, there will be a long, skinny bridge in front of you. Cross the bridge and drive up the Cayada creek road almost to Coplay lake, then go left to the Summit lake trail head. Hike that trail to the junction at Twin lake, and hang a right. Follow that trail to the south side of the mountain, take a left at the next junction, and hike to the summit of Bearhead mtn.
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Flora Enjoying the Sun!
Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 1035 | TRs | Pics Location: Land of many waters |
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Flora
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Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:20 pm
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Bearhead is gorgeous in the fall. Blazing color from the huckleberries, etc. and views of the Mountain, if you catch it on a clear day.
Nice photos!
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Highwalker's Daughter Member
Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 1575 | TRs | Pics Location: Bothell, WA |
Sorry to hear about the job, but I'm glad you enjoyed your hike.
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