Squire Creek Pass via Eight-mile Trail — Thursday, Jun. 18, 2020

The forecast said that it would be cloudy until 7PM, and then clear.  Trusting the forecast, I decided to stay on the Pass until sunset.

The road is rough.  The path is anything but a regular trail (except for the first 0.6 mile section that WTA made much easier).  The trail is good for the first 1.1 miles to Three O'Clock Rock.  The second mile is more of an obstacle course than a trail.  The third mile is good unless covered with snow, which is was today.

When I reached the snow at 3,500', I was trying to decide whether or not to proceed.  I set my GPS for Squire Creek Pass, and it indicated a straight route to the West.  I followed magnetic West right to the Pass.  I even found sections of the trail in the trees during my journey.

There are multiple granite slab creeks to cross, but the snow bridges are gone and the water is very shallow.  Waterproof boots, gaiters, and poles are highly recommended.

Wildflowers included the usual early spring varieties.  I was most impressed with the intensity of the color green on this trip.

During my night on the Pass, the skies were very clear.  The sky overhead was clear in the morning, but thick low fog obscured views.

Temperatures ranged from 58 degrees F. during the day to 40 degrees at night.  I was comfortable in my tent, and glad that I decided to wait for the sun to drop behind Three Fingers Mountain.