My friend and I decided to check out another Bulger peak this weekend and settled on Abernathy. We left Kirkland at 5:15 AM and reached the trailhead around 9:10 AM—ours was the only car there. With no recent trip reports available, I packed for all conditions. The trail was overgrown for the first couple of miles, with plenty of downed, burnt trees and debris to climb over. Water was easily accessible right from the trail—no need to bushwhack for it. The climb to the lake was steady, and we took a break there, enjoying the views all to ourselves. A visible path to the summit starts on the right side of the lake. Snowfields began at the far end of the lake, but they were soft and easy to cross—even in trail runners. From there, we couldn’t find a defined trail, so we picked our own route. I had downloaded an AllTrails map from previous trips, which helped a lot with general orientation. The final mile was mostly loose scree and rock. Helmets and poles were definitely helpful. We reached the summit, signed the register, ate lunch, and soaked in the views.I carried an ice axe and crampons, but neither was needed. Total time for the trip was 8 hours and 50 minutes.
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