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Urban Gnome
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Location: Snohomish County |
I went up there years ago in the Summertime. I just got some boot spikes and I want to try them out soon so I thought that might be a good place to start. I don't have a lot of experience, mostly day hiking in good weather. I have a frame backpack and I'm still in the process of putting together the "ten essentials". Any advice or other info would be appreciated also. Thanks!
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Chief Joseph
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Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
I would probably go but I am in Idaho for the winter...they do close the gate at the Heather lake TH and it's about a 6 mile walk from there to the Pilchuck TH...not sure when it will be closed, but I do know that they closed it really early last year, anyone recall?
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Urban Gnome
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Urban Gnome
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Location: Snohomish County |
Update - I just called the ranger station. The road to Heather Lake will be open for one more week so it will be closed by 11/22
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Chief Joseph
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Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Dickerman might be a good option if the gate is still open at Deer creek road.
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BlameTheDogz
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Location: Ballard |
Greetings!
Great timing and idea! I think/hope the gate is still open as I plan to hike, spike, and maybe snowshoe up Dickerman tomorrow afternoon!
Cheers!
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xallas
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Amazing timing with the post!
I think I will do Dickerman Sunday, hopefully weather cooperates.
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BlameTheDogz
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Hopefully there’s still a good path to near the top, which was pretty wind blown. I did not end up using any traction devices, but I went later in the day and carried spikes and snowshoes. Not nearly enough snow for the winter route yet yet.
Cheers!
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Chief Joseph
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A few years back, they left the gate open longer, the good old days?
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