Heather - Maple Pass Loop — Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Probably one of the last days of larch season for 2025 - we showed up at around 2pm, parking lot was open and mostly full but we were still able to get a spot. Went up the trail counterclockwise, ran into a few groups but pretty quiet overall. Trail started out muddy, then quickly turned into slush and later on full snow as we went up in elevation. Lots of rain, sleet, and snow as we traversed through the trail. Still a few larches hanging on, but likely not for long as the storm was rolling in. Microspikes definitely a must, since trail was frequently slippery due to snow and ice. Trail markers were very handy at the top since snow covered footsteps quickly. Parking lot completely empty by the time we made it down as sun was down. Conditions were cloudy so visibility was low.