Flume Creek Trail — Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024

 Active logging is still ongoing near the trailhead but it looks like work is winding down. The road is definitely in better shape than when I was here 4 years ago to hike Abercrombie. Trail is in good condition and I only counted 8 blowdowns, none of which were difficult to cross over or walk around.

After arriving to the ridge top near Abercrombie, my companion and I left the trail for a cross-country hike to Hooknose Mountain. The route is about 1.5 miles of easy walking with a few minor brushy sections. An intermittent bootpath passes several old campsites along the way.

There is a 300' drop to the 6700' saddle between the two peaks and a 500' climb to the summit from there. 

No water up here except for the spring marked on the map next to a switchback at 6000' on the Flume Ck Trail. It is still flowing nicely and was a good spot to cool off on this blistering hot day. It is not obvious from the trail, but a well-worn path leads to it after crossing a dry creek bed.

10 miles RT and 3000' of gain.