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Urban Gnome Thee


Joined: 17 Nov 2019 Posts: 3 | TRs | Pics 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 Member


Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7172 | TRs | Pics 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?
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Urban Gnome Thee


Joined: 17 Nov 2019 Posts: 3 | TRs | Pics Location: Snohomish County |
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Urban Gnome Thee


Joined: 17 Nov 2019 Posts: 3 | TRs | Pics 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
xallas, RichP
xallas, RichP
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Chief Joseph Member


Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7172 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Dickerman might be a good option if the gate is still open at Deer creek road.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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BlameTheDogz Member


Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 293 | TRs | Pics 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!
striving to stand like mountain yet flow like water, and make the dogs happy
striving to stand like mountain yet flow like water, and make the dogs happy
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xallas Member


Joined: 05 Feb 2017 Posts: 17 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Amazing timing with the post!
I think I will do Dickerman Sunday, hopefully weather cooperates.
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BlameTheDogz Member


Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 293 | TRs | Pics Location: Ballard |
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!
striving to stand like mountain yet flow like water, and make the dogs happy
striving to stand like mountain yet flow like water, and make the dogs happy
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Chief Joseph Member


Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7172 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
A few years back, they left the gate open longer, the good old days?
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Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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