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raising3hikers Member
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 2343 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, Wa |
Tiffany 8245'
Clark 7890'
Rock 7971'
M Tiffany 7967'
On Saturday, I was able to get out in to the mountains and chose the Winthrop area again. The weather looked OK for the Tiffany Mtn area, so I headed for the Freezeout Ridge TH.
I was hiking by 11am and ran into a couple other groups coming down. It was cloudy and a bit cold but at least the clouds were higher than the peaks. I reached the Tiffany summit to some good views across the valley where a couple of my other planned summits were.
Clark Pk Rock Mtn
Next, I headed over towards Clark Pk. A trail traversed it's West side, then off trail for 500' gain to reach the summit. I hiked back down the ridge and then was off towards Rock and Middle Tiffany. I dropped into the basin on Tiffany's East side. Many larches and fall colors as I made my way to the pass above Tiffany Lake.
larches below Tiffany all dried up
I easily walked up Rock Mtn. Big grassy slopes lead the way. From there, I dropped to the saddle that lead to Middle Tiffany. Another easy walk up with wide open views. It was cold and breezy, so I didn't stop for too long. I headed back to Whistle pass and back down Freezeout Ridge. Along the way, I saw about 10 cows on the trail. I've been thinking about a steak ever since.
Rock from M Tiffany fall colors cows
13.75 miles
5000' elevation gain
5hrs 15min
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cartman Member
Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 2800 | TRs | Pics Location: Fremont |
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Sun Sep 20, 2015 1:10 pm
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That's a fun area, and the larches on Tiffany and around Upper Tiffany Lake are very good, and an interesting contrast to the thick but larchless forest on Middle T and the total lack of trees on Rock.
Nice wildlife sighting.
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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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Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:46 am
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How is the road up to this area? Is there any need for 4 wheel drive?
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Stefan Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 5085 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:35 pm
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getting out and about I see from of recent...
you must like Roses!!
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raising3hikers Member
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 2343 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, Wa |
EastKing wrote: | How is the road up to this area? Is there any need for 4 wheel drive? |
once the pavement ends, it's a washboard. however, any car can make it, just go slow.
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John Morrow Member
Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 1526 | TRs | Pics Location: Roslyn |
cows
NWH Calendar material!
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”-Mary Oliver
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
― MLK Jr.
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iron Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 6391 | TRs | Pics Location: southeast kootenays |
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Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:06 pm
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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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Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:32 pm
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Are there any roads closures in the area because I plan on going there with a couple people next week?
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