We reached the trailhead a bit after 9, and were the first there. We had blue skies most of the day. The trail was in good shape for the first 3.5 miles, and then we encountered 14 logs on the trail for the next 1.5 miles to 5 Mile Camp. None presented a serious obstacle. We cleared some smaller blowdowns as we moved up the trail.
We encountered no snow. Side streams crossing the trail were running strong, but we were able to rock-hop them all.
5 Mile Camp was in good shape, with nobody camped there. I packed out one shovel that someone had left behind.

Comments
Oh, wow! Great pics, Eric! Plus a solid report that's tempted me to see if things have changed since I was there. Thanks for the clearing and packing out the shovel, too!
Posted by:
Nutmeg on Jan 23, 2025 08:02 PM
Thanks Nutmeg! I saw your TR before I headed out on this.
Posted by:
Eric Katanaboy on Jan 24, 2025 08:16 AM