Glacier Basin — Friday, Jun. 7, 2024

I had at least four good trail choices in my mind last night, but I selected this one within MRNP.  If you decide to get into the White River CG area, for toilets you can use either the ones just beyond the pay station, or use the ones in Loop B in the CG itself.  Be aware that rangers are taking down some hazard trees in the loops, which can cause a short delay.

Timed entry starts soon in this area, check MRNP’s web site for details.

The Glacier Basin and Emmons Moraine trails are in excellent condition and lots of people who care keep the trash to almost non-existent.

Snow from the winter is still around after the second pair of switchbacks.  Past that in places it varies up to 6’ deep in the middle of the trail, but under a foot at the edges.

I turned around at a particular wood bridge mostly covered with deep snow, about a quarter mile short of Glacier Basin.  The proportions of the snow’s H vs V looked sketchy and looked like it could easily fall over into the creek a few feet below.  People were still using it but, I want to hike another day.

Over half of the hikers I passed were carrying skis.  Many spoke of coming down from Steamboat Prow, others couldn’t handle the slush.  Live and learn.  Stop in and speak to the most excellent ranger staff at the WIC for latest higher snow conditions!

The sign at the bottom of the Sunrise Road showed that hiking and biking the 10 mile road up to Sunrise itself is open to those recreational activities at this time.  I forgot to ask how far the plow has gotten.  It’s a scream of a ride and I’ve done it a few times.