Bald Mountain
Jun 10, 2006
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Bald Mountain
- Region: North Cascades -- Mountain Loop Highway
- Trails: Bald Mountain (#572)
- Avg Rating: 2.25
- Be Aware Of
- Snow on trail
My wife, son, dog, and I planned a day hike up bald mountain. We started late, hoping to let the rain pass, and to give me an opportunity to sleep in a little. Once at the end of forest service road 3032, I noticed all three parking spots were taken and I had to back up and park in the closest pull-off, as the road is too small to turn around in.
The hike started off in dense fog through mud and creeks of snow melt. We did not hike more than 30 minutes before we started seeing snow on the ground. Quickly the trail became hidden beneath several feet of snow, and tracks from other hikers went in several different directions. We hiked around in the snow for a while until my son's socks became wet. We decided to turn around and let him change into the dry pair I always make him bring.
While the hike was cut short by snow, we still had a great time. On the way out the clouds began to lift and we were offered a couple peak-a-boo views. We look forward to trying this one again when the snow has had a chance to melt.
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