Apple Watch says 11.5 miles/2000 ft gain which includes the quarter mile walk from car parked on hwy 20 due to the beginning days of Larch Madness and some wandering around the top.
A 3:30 a.m. wake up call got me to the trailhead at 7:15 a.m. Got on trail by 7:30 a.m. water crossings were easy and snow began about 3 miles in. I didn’t need micro spikes which was a good thing because I didn’t pack them. (Note to self: micro spikes go in pack Oct 1 from now on) The snow covered the larches and most of the fall color.
Got to the top at 10:15 a.m. where there were about 2-4 inches of snow. Sun was shining, and while the larches aren’t at their peak just yet, I enjoyed how the snow made this hike unique for me as I’ve hiked this trail several times.
I sat at the top and enjoyed my Backcountry Foodie recipe of Bowtie Pasta Primavera…which I ate with my hands because I forgot my fork.🤦♀️ Also had hot mint tea to enjoy with the views.
Headed back down around 11 a.m. and got to my car around 1:30 pm to make the long drive back home.
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