Mount Ellinor

This was a really fun and spectacular hike, being enjoyed by tons of people on a beautiful day. We were able to park near the lower trailhead. The hike to the upper trailhead begins along a snowy road but was mostly along a snow free ridge, which seems not to be the usual trail listed in the trail description. The snow becomes deep and solid not long after the upper trailhead. Snowshoes and crampons are not required, as it is possible to follow the hard packed steps kicked into the snow, but some time at the stairmaster on the gym would be advised as preparation, and hiking poles are useful. The summit views are expansive.

Be sure to bring rainpants, a rain coat, gloves, gaiters and an iceaxe for the long, wild glissade down.

5 hours round trip, including time for lunch and views on the summit.