Sauk Mountain — Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

This is my fourth attempt to go up Sauk- and I hope five will be the charm because we ended up turning around. First, didnt plan for snow. Rookie mistake. We stopped the car about a mile from the trailhead as snow was coming down pretty hard. We hiked to the trailhead and then started the trail. The trail is not in forest- it’s like a field (of snow). And its zig zags up a steep field. With the fresh snow and no poles, I decided I would rather come back better prepared than to take my chances slipping in snow and falling down that steep mountainside. When I come back I’ll have a lighter pack, poles, & spikes. It was absolutely gorgeous and no regrets. Until next time, Sauk!