Iller Creek

I decided to check out this hike as a possible outing for my Cub Scout pack, so my son Forrest and I headed out for a quick recon of the area.
The driving direction got us to the trailhead with no problems. We loaded up and after consulting the trailhead map we headed out.
We started by taking the trail up the draw. The trail was in good condition at first, with only a few icy spots. As we ascended, the icy spots increased until the last quarter of the trail was completely iced over. It was tough going, but we eventually got to the trail junction at the end of the draw.
We then took the trail that lead off to the east and ascended directly to the eastern ridge. This trail was quite steep and completely iced over.
Once we got on top of the ridge, the ice turned to mud. So now we were slipping and sliding on mud instead of snow and ice.
On the way down we came across two female moose. They were HUGE! I have usually seen moose from a distance. These were within 100 feet of us. We had been seeing moose sign as we were hiking so it was great to see them as well.
Overall this hike has a lot of potential as a site for Cub Scout outings. The trails are well marked, and the terrain has a nice mix of hard and easy hiking. I wouldn't do this hike until late spring, to make sure the snow has melted out. The trail was obviously passable, but it would be too much for younger Cub Scouts. Though with enough snow on the ground, I think it would be a great snowshoe route.