Hiked out to Dirty's Harry Bathtub this morning via the Web Mountain Trail split off on Dirty Harry's Peak. This is an excellent place to get some solitude on the weekend.
The first 0.25 mile of Web Mountain Trail is really overgrown and currently has a stream running through this portion. Outside of this small section all of the trails were in good condition.
I spent a lot of time trying to find an easy way to access the ridge near Coincidence Point. Ended up on talus every time and did not reach the ridge line.
From there I hiked back to DHP trail and up to the summit. Enjoyed a long lunch on the clearing facing south that cliffs off into the Dirtybox ridge line.
Only a small dusting of snow on top, no spikes were needed today.
I read a report from puzzlr on a winter traverse from Dirty Harry's down into the Granite Lakes basin. This was what prompted me to try to take a look at the Coincidence Ridge earlier in my hike.
http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1180153
Does anybody have thoughts/ advice on descending into Granite Lakes basin from ridge between DHP and Web?
Ended today's hike with a leisurely stop at the Museum, DH Balcony, and finally Little Balcony via the Ira Spring Connector. Gaia link below.
11.75mi / 4.5k gain / 7 hours 45 minutes
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