Just a heads up and update for anyone considering a trip to Bare Mountain in the near future. The road is it's usual pot-holed nasty self with several ominous ponds that are passable. It takes at least an hour to drive the almost 20 miles of unpaved road.
The trail has alot of running water over rubbly rocks and there are numerous small trees across the trail (easy to negotiate over, under, through). And this is just the first 1/2 mile, which brings you to the crux of the trip. Bare Creek is roaring right now and very challenging to cross. If you choose to cross you will get wet. It's at least shin deep if you do it right. We opted to turn around because a) we thought it wold be too risky to attempt with our dog and b) we didn't have sandals or dry socks. 8 miles with wet feet is not my idea of fun. If you're not comfortable with challenging creek crossings I would recommend waiting until later in June when the water level subsides. But if you do go, please post and tell me how it goes!
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I was in the group that passed you and ended up crossing and continuing on! Agreed on the Crux being a tricky crossing. But if you're okay with soaked boots/feet, or brought sandels like the one well prepped member in our group, it's passable. Just need sure footing as the current is strong in places.
Beyond the Crux, there are no other significant water crossings. The trail opens up and is filled with new growth fiddle heads, blooming trillium and skunk cabbage and other life bursting through the recent snow melt.
The trail is in good condition until about 4000' where you hit the snow line. It's then soft slushy snow with a bit of post holing there on out. We turned around around 4500' due to time, but met another party that got within a couple hundred feet of the top but turned around due to no defined boot path to follow. Once you hit the snow, GPS will come in handy to help you reach the top.
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Will F. on May 23, 2020 10:45 PM
I was in the group that passed you and ended up crossing and continuing on! Agreed on the Crux being a tricky crossing. But if you're okay with soaked boots/feet, or brought sandels like the one well prepped member in our group, it's passable. Just need sure footing as the current is strong in places.
Beyond the Crux, there are no other significant water crossings. The trail opens up and is filled with new growth fiddle heads, blooming trillium and skunk cabbage and other life bursting through the recent snow melt.
The trail is in good condition until about 4000' where you hit the snow line. It's then soft slushy snow with a bit of post holing there on out. We turned around around 4500' due to time, but met another party that got within a couple hundred feet of the top but turned around due to no defined boot path to follow. Once you hit the snow, GPS will come in handy to help you reach the top.
Posted by:
Will F. on May 23, 2020 10:45 PM
I was in the group that passed you and ended up crossing and continuing on! Agreed on the Crux being a tricky crossing. But if you're okay with soaked boots/feet, or brought sandels like the one well prepped member in our group, it's passable. Just need sure footing as the current is strong in places.
Beyond the Crux, there are no other significant water crossings. The trail opens up and is filled with new growth fiddle heads, blooming trillium and skunk cabbage and other life bursting through the recent snow melt.
The trail is in good condition until about 4000' where you hit the snow line. It's then soft slushy snow with a bit of post holing there on out. We turned around around 4500' due to time, but met another party that got within a couple hundred feet of the top but turned around due to no defined boot path to follow. Once you hit the snow, GPS will come in handy to help you reach the top.
Posted by:
Will F. on May 23, 2020 10:45 PM
I was in the group that passed you and ended up crossing and continuing on! Agreed on the Crux being a tricky crossing. But if you're okay with soaked boots/feet, or brought sandels like the one well prepped member in our group, it's passable. Just need sure footing as the current is strong in places.
Beyond the Crux, there are no other significant water crossings. The trail opens up and is filled with new growth fiddle heads, blooming trillium and skunk cabbage and other life bursting through the recent snow melt.
The trail is in good condition until about 4000' where you hit the snow line. It's then soft slushy snow with a bit of post holing there on out. We turned around around 4500' due to time, but met another party that got within a couple hundred feet of the top but turned around due to no defined boot path to follow. Once you hit the snow, GPS will come in handy to help you reach the top.
Posted by:
Will F. on May 23, 2020 10:45 PM
I was in the group that passed you and ended up crossing and continuing on! Agreed on the Crux being a tricky crossing. But if you're okay with soaked boots/feet, or brought sandels like the one well prepped member in our group, it's passable. Just need sure footing as the current is strong in places.
Beyond the Crux, there are no other significant water crossings. The trail opens up and is filled with new growth fiddle heads, blooming trillium and skunk cabbage and other life bursting through the recent snow melt.
The trail is in good condition until about 4000' where you hit the snow line. It's then soft slushy snow with a bit of post holing there on out. We turned around around 4500' due to time, but met another party that got within a couple hundred feet of the top but turned around due to no defined boot path to follow. Once you hit the snow, GPS will come in handy to help you reach the top.
Posted by:
Will F. on May 23, 2020 10:46 PM
I was in the group that passed you and ended up crossing and continuing on! Agreed on the Crux being a tricky crossing. But if you're okay with soaked boots/feet, or brought sandels like the one well prepped member in our group, it's passable. Just need sure footing as the current is strong in places.
Beyond the Crux, there are no other significant water crossings. The trail opens up and is filled with new growth fiddle heads, blooming trillium and skunk cabbage and other life bursting through the recent snow melt.
The trail is in good condition until about 4000' where you hit the snow line. It's then soft slushy snow with a bit of post holing there on out. We turned around around 4500' due to time, but met another party that got within a couple hundred feet of the top but turned around due to no defined boot path to follow. Once you hit the snow, GPS will come in handy to help you reach the top.
Posted by:
Will F. on May 23, 2020 10:46 PM
I was in the group that passed you and ended up crossing and continuing on! Agreed on the Crux being a tricky crossing. But if you're okay with soaked boots/feet, or brought sandels like the one well prepped member in our group, it's passable. Just need sure footing as the current is strong in places.
Beyond the Crux, there are no other significant water crossings. The trail opens up and is filled with new growth fiddle heads, blooming trillium and skunk cabbage and other life bursting through the recent snow melt.
The trail is in good condition until about 4000' where you hit the snow line. It's then soft slushy snow with a bit of post holing there on out. We turned around around 4500' due to time, but met another party that got within a couple hundred feet of the top but turned around due to no defined boot path to follow. Once you hit the snow, GPS will come in handy to help you reach the top.
Posted by:
Will F. on May 23, 2020 10:46 PM