Lookout Tree, Beaver Lake — Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

When I arrived at the Beaver Lake trailhead there were 5 government trucks in the parking lot, and no other hikers.  Good luck getting past the view- platform/ Trail End.  Plus I didn't have a Pass. 

So I started driving toward the Lookout Tree trailhead 3 miles farther up.  I ended up parking at White Chuck Viewpoint and walking to the T.H. due to snow on the road, turned out to be short-lived.

Trail is signed, drops to Lookout Tree, then gets very brushy and eventually connects to Beaver Lake trail.  River channel must be crossed twice to get past slide area.  First crossing about a foot deep, getting back about 2 feet.  I just pulled up my pant legs and sloshed across, super easy!

Look for yellow (used to be green) flags on bank indicating Beaver Lake trail. This part of the trail is getting worse with neglect. 

When I got to the trailhead the trucks were pulling out.  Outhouse is unlocked.  I walked the mile back to my car at White Chuck Overlook.  I will work on this one soon.