took advantage of a small window of good weather and decided to check out this trail to try and avoid many people. unfortunately, I was wrong and the parking lot was full. didn't actually run into many people though, passed 1 group coming down as I was going up and on my way down saw another group going up. it was quiet and peaceful mostly. turned around after 2.5 miles up as the weather began to turn. it was snowing/raining when we got back to the rig.
be aware though that snowmobilers also use this trail apparently. we were passed by a number of them at different times. all were driving carefully and were friendly when approaching us
Trip Report
Corral Pass Snowshoe — Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
Comments
mato on Corral Pass Snowshoe
That sunburst photo is very nice.
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mato on Feb 21, 2021 07:33 AM
Discover the Wild on Corral Pass Snowshoe
Thanks!
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Discovering the Wild on Feb 22, 2021 06:42 AM
John on Corral Pass Snowshoe
Are snowshoes absolutely necessary right now, or at least when you were there?
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John on Feb 26, 2021 02:01 PM
Discover the Wild on Corral Pass Snowshoe
I believe it has snowed up there since but I am not certain. The snowmobiles did a pretty good job compacting the snow on the trail up, however, when I stepped off trail to take pictures or make room for the snowmobiles I sank up to just below my knees and I was wearing snowshoes.
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Discovering the Wild on Feb 26, 2021 02:15 PM