Cutthroat Pass via the Pacific Crest Trail — Monday, Sep. 16, 2024

This can be one scary adventure.  Not because of the stream crossings which are picturesque or the trail conditions which were in good shape.   Because the parking lot entrance and exit had pot holes so deep they could swallow your tire.  Driving slowly and swerving all over the road, I still couldn't avoid all of them! If you value your car's suspension, add a little extra distance to this hike and park closer to the highway.  We started hiking at around 0800 and it was a chilly 37 degrees and there was frost in places on are way up.  According to someone who had camped at the pass, it had rained and hailed for a short time the night before but stopped and cleared up around 9 p.m. There were a few muddy spots but the trail was in good condition and not dusty!  Some of the Larch had turned lime green and on their way to their golden beauty, but that will be at least a couple of weeks away.  The trip was free of bugs.  And there were only a few berries left on the bushes.