Tunnel Creek
Nov 26, 2008
by
bev
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last modified
Nov 28, 2008 10:15 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Tunnel Creek
- Region: Olympics -- East
- Agency: Olympic National Forest, Quilcene Ranger District
- Trails: Tunnel Creek (#841)
- Avg Rating: 3.12
harrison lake
On this great autumn day our group headed for Tunnel Creek trail 841.1 from Penny Creek Road / FS #2740. The roads were clear and the parking area has recently been improved.
Near freezing crisp temps at the TH, we soon warmed up on this lovely mossy trail but kept our snack breaks brief. The trail is a comfortable workout to the shelter at 2.7 miles, then gets steeper and quite rocky with snow accumulation. Harrison Lake is frozen, including the no-name pond at a slightly lower elevation. Will soon be time to switch to snow baskets given the 4 inches of snow accumulation at Fifty-Fifty Pass, our super-sunny lunch spot.
We saw a number of clawed tracks in the snow and thought perhaps coyote due to size & pads. Instep crampons and yaks were helpful on the icy spots and a few steep areas on the descent.
This very lovely and interesting trail will definitely go on my short list for a return hike next spring.
Near freezing crisp temps at the TH, we soon warmed up on this lovely mossy trail but kept our snack breaks brief. The trail is a comfortable workout to the shelter at 2.7 miles, then gets steeper and quite rocky with snow accumulation. Harrison Lake is frozen, including the no-name pond at a slightly lower elevation. Will soon be time to switch to snow baskets given the 4 inches of snow accumulation at Fifty-Fifty Pass, our super-sunny lunch spot.
We saw a number of clawed tracks in the snow and thought perhaps coyote due to size & pads. Instep crampons and yaks were helpful on the icy spots and a few steep areas on the descent.
This very lovely and interesting trail will definitely go on my short list for a return hike next spring.
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fifty-fifty pass
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trail above the shelter
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typical trail lower elevation
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