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PostMon Dec 04, 2017 2:27 pm 
We made a quick trip to Deer Ridge with the improving weather yesterday. Carried most of our winter gear to get a sense of how well it carried and it pretty much kicked our butt. The snow never exceeded about a foot. Never wore snowshoes, Frog Farm found her microspikes balling up so took them off. I just relied on the aggressive tread on my winter hiking boots. Peek-a-boo views only but still worth it.
Trailhead
Trailhead
Glimpse through the clouds
Glimpse through the clouds
Deer Ridge from the bench
Deer Ridge from the bench
Snow Shoe Hare tracks
Snow Shoe Hare tracks
We made it to just short of a mile from Deer Park before reaching our TAT. Ran into a few locals on the way out and stopped to chat and admire the views. FF

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PostMon Dec 04, 2017 4:15 pm 
Stunning ... thx for posting your beautiful photos!

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PostMon Dec 04, 2017 7:24 pm 
great! how was the road to the parking lot! thanks! possible hike soon! possible! tongue.gif

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PostTue Dec 05, 2017 6:54 am 
bobbi wrote:
great! how was the road to the parking lot!
Potholes but otherwise fine. A few recent small trees down already cleared from the road and 2 or 3 easily passed blowdowns on the trail. FF

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PostTue Dec 05, 2017 7:48 am 
Nice Thanks for sharing.

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PostTue Dec 05, 2017 12:57 pm 
My fave place, more so in summer. . . I may get adventurous and hike all the way up to Deer Park via the Ridge trail, and camp in the campground for a night and come back down. It's not that hard of a hike, even in winter- 4.5 miles, 2500 ft elev gain. . . Of course, when you get up there and want to set up camp, there are two nice shelters ready for occupation. A great place to camp if you don't mind the bushy tailed woodrats keeping you up at night!

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