The Andy Creek trail is a multiple abuse trail but it is rarely visited on weekdays. It climbs two miles to Russell Ridge, offering nice views & lots of elk. The distance on the Russell Ridge trail is very short as the Iron Mountain trail takes over for the trip along Russell Ridge toward McNeil Peak. There was no snow on the Andy Creek trail & some patches along the Iron Mountain trail until the base of McNeil Peak. The trail becomes difficult to follow as it parallels the ridge that runs to McNeil Peak & as it switchbacks up toward McNeil Peak. There are a few trees down on the trail but all are easy to get around. Lots of Mountain Goat sign along Russell Ridge, but I didn't see any.

The views are great from the trail just under McNeil Peak. It's apparent that allmost all of the Goat Rocks, as well as the Tatoosh Range, are still under significant amounts of snow.