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No snow until the 3rd mile up. A bit slippery and dropped about 20 degrees once at the top. Still...
No snow until the 3rd mile up. A bit slippery and dropped about 20 degrees once at the top. Still a very nice hike. Wouldn't recommend for kids until some snow melts.
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Hit Mt Si trail at 10:15 AM. All blowdowns cut out. Trail a bit wet/muddy near start but...
Hit Mt Si trail at 10:15 AM. All blowdowns cut out. Trail a bit wet/muddy near start but dry after that up until about 2 1/2 mile mark. Patchy snow there & steady snow shortly after 3 mile mark. Put on Yak Trax there. Took about 2 hours to summit. Did not get pelted w/ any snow from trees. Gorgeous day. Very windy up top, found little dry nook in rocks away from wind for lunch. Be careful hiking over the snow-covered rocks. Great views of Mt Rainier, Olympics, Seattle & Bellevue skylines, & Snoqualmie area peaks. Only passed a group of 6 women on way up. They had split up & 3 were at summit. I saw nobody else on summit. Saw more folks on the way down. Took me about 1 hr 20 min down. Now is a good time to do this hike to avoid crowds normally here in Spring/Summer. About 1 to 2 feet of snow on summit.
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I got off work early today and since it was spectacular weather I headed to Fort Casey State Park on...
I got off work early today and since it was spectacular weather I headed to Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island to do hike #4 this year which was a combination of trails within the park. My recommendation to everyone is to park right in front of Admirality Lighthouse which is part of the park. Get some good pictures of the lighthouse and look up in the trees because you can usually find a Bald Eagle around. As you can see I got a close up of one. Take the trail going down to the beach. Hike southeast along the beach for about a mile or two or just go all the way around to where the Coupeville/Port Townsend Ferry docks on the other side of Fort Casey. You can usually get some good pictures of the ferry as well as views of Mount Rainier, Mount Baker and Glacier Peak on a clear day. There is a trail on the other end that goes back up a slight incline and meets up by the fort. You then walk the trail that goes on top of the bluff and through all the parts of the fort checking it all out. Most of the trail is flat on top and on the beach and the only real climbling you have to do is coming back up from the camping area near the ferry but it is not hard. This is a great park with lots of open area for flying kites and walking the beach. You will see lots of deer grazing in the grass and they pretty much ignore you unless you get too close. There are also some great sunsets from this park which is why I stay until dark. All and all a great hike for kids, the dog or to be alone which I like to do. Go check out this park and if you got time Fort Ebey State Park is not far away as well as Ebey's National Historical Landing where there are also some great hikes. Check out the video of this hike and over 140 others I have done in Washington State on my you tube channel at lmm3181 or click on the direct link for this hike
http://www.youtube.com/watc[…]mp;index=1&feature=plcp As always enjoy your hiking and get out and see this great state. Take Care Mike |
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Today's hike was special because it was my birthday! We started out around 9:30 am at the Rattlesnake Lake trailhead....
Today's hike was special because it was my birthday! We started out around 9:30 am at the Rattlesnake Lake trailhead. Right after the Ledge we reached snow and this is what we hiked in for the next 7 miles. Some areas were crusty and packed and therefore easy to hike on top of with just boots. Other areas were not so packed and we did a lot of post-holing (no snow shoes with us today!) We saw a lot of little animal tracks and the snow on the trees was beautiful! The temperature was around 35 and the sun was shining. A great day overall. Thanks for the gift Leon!
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Baker Lake Road, Baker Dam Road, and the unpaved road to the trailhead are bare. There is a few...
Baker Lake Road, Baker Dam Road, and the unpaved road to the trailhead are bare. There is a few inches of snow on the trail near the trailhead, but the trail is bare after the first quarter mile. There are some fallen branches on the trail and a few small blowdowns that pose no problems. The trail is very good for this time of year.
There were sunbreaks. Tomorrow should be even better. I did not encounter any other hikers today. I phoned the Mt. Baker Ranger Station yesterday for a conditions report, and they asked me to call them after my hike because they no longer have a field agent. I plan to report my hikes to the Ranger Station from now on so they can keep their reports updated. |
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Blowdowns, Bridge out, Mud/Rockslide, Water on trail, Snow on trail
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After a few minutes up Graves Creek Trail there are small sections of water draining across the trail. There’s...
After a few minutes up Graves Creek Trail there are small sections of water draining across the trail. There’s small snow patches after 1 mile of trail. There were a few downed trees that have to be scale over or navigated around. Around miles 2.5, 2.9, and 3.3 we traversed rockslides, each one was a little harder to cross than the prior, and all were fairly unstable. After navigating the final slide there was approximately a foot of snow to posthole through. At about 3.6 miles the trail ends at Success Creek. We plan to come back in the summer and ford when there is more daylight. Good time to go for elk & eagle sightings, and there was no one else on the trail.
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Excellent snowshoeing conditions right now rattlesnake ridge. Parked at Snoqualmie Point trailhead and headed up the trail. First mile is...
Excellent snowshoeing conditions right now rattlesnake ridge. Parked at Snoqualmie Point trailhead and headed up the trail. First mile is clear of snow but then once you enter the forrest you are greeted with crunchy snow. It's pretty much easy hiking from here as the snow is nice and hard and no falling through while walking on top. At 1.5 miles the snow gets softer and you start to create sink holes every 4th or 5th step. You could strap on snowshoes here but you can still advance faster without them. At the 2 mile mark you can strap on the snowshoes and head up to Grand Prospect. The snow levels vary but for the most part expect at least 2.5 to 3 feet of snow! In the clearing the snow is nice and soft with trees covered in snow. Once you enter the canopy the snow gets crunchy again. Grand Prospect is a GEM right now with awesome views of Northbend and MT. SI. You can continue eastbound and I highly suggest going onto the service road at the first access point. Excellent snowshoeing on the old abandoned service road. Must be at least 4 feet of snow! Excellent views too! This service road dead ends about .5 miles in but you can back track and continue up to eastpeak or go west on the service road. Enjoy!
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We entered the trail head off Chuckanut and it only takes minutes to escape the sights and sounds of civilization...
We entered the trail head off Chuckanut and it only takes minutes to escape the sights and sounds of civilization but not for lack of effort. A moderate mile and a half to start puts you at the Connection and then meanders up and down across creeks and through some marshy spots. From there it's a vigorous climb over almost designed rock and tree root stairways. Once you're at the summit the views amaze. Overlooking the sound from atop the massive dome face is a site to see, although the haze still lingers somewhat. The entire trek was surprisingly dry but be prepared to step through some creeks along the way as well as some muddy spots. Total time was just under 4 hours.
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Mud/Rockslide, Washouts, Water on trail
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Chirico trail, which is accessed off of Issaquah-Hobart Road and ends at Poo Poo Point, is in great condition considering...
Chirico trail, which is accessed off of Issaquah-Hobart Road and ends at Poo Poo Point, is in great condition considering the number of blowdowns on the trail since the recent severe storms in mid-January. See the photo below of one of the blowdowns from January 23 and another photo of the same location taken today showing the trail has been cleared. In fact, all blowdowns have been cleared.
Today, the hike was quiet as there were only a handful of hikers on the trail and two paragliders at the top. With excess moisture on the mountain, the sounds of Bailey Falls could easily be heard and the falls could be seen through the trees on the hillside along the trail. Typically, the falls are just a trickle so this was a pleasant surprise. Further up the trail, the recent storms had certainly left their mark on the trail - change was evident - downed trees, the trail cushioned with evergreen pieces, areas of mud and rock, and mini streams crossing the trail and overtaking the trail in areas. All areas easily negotiable but a reminder of the affect of mother nature. On my return, once again I ran into the nice man who continues to work on repairing the trail. We chatted briefly and he advised me that the DNR worked clearing the trail Tuesday along with other volunteers. Today, he was also doing his own assessment and was prepared with a chainsaw and tools in hand to continue his work. Another big thank you to those putting in the time and effort to work the trail for all to enjoy. |
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Trail is in good condition. There are signs that the trail had been flooded recently but is quite passable; the...
Trail is in good condition. There are signs that the trail had been flooded recently but is quite passable; the only part not trivially reachable is the one part of the boardwalk.
No signs of snow. |
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