East Fork Foss - Necklace Valley — Sunday, Jun. 17, 2012

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

The East Fork Foss is running high and fast right now. I was there almost a year ago to the day (June 18, 2011 and June 17, 2012), and it was not difficult to cross the river at the big log. This year the water was up to the height of the bridge and a large pool was blocking the access to walking to it. I was able to make it with no water in my boot wearing my OR Gaiters and gortex boots and moving fast. My friend took of his shoes and socks and was thigh high in water. I have heard this called 5 mile camp. We were there in 90 minutes, not an unheard of pace for us in day packs. The hike up into the valley is a climb. It was snow free for aways. Here my pace slowed significantly. I would say I hiked an hour before I saw consistent snow. You will bushwhack a bit through a lot of overgrowth, and you will get soaked if it has rained or is still holding onto moisture. We hit patches of snow, but nothing too bad. The snow became consistent past the Nesby footbridge. The snow level was lower last June. We were not able to make it to Jade Lake. After climbing through snow, and crossing on a snow bridge, my best guess for where we hiked to is here (+47° 35' 33.75", -121° 15' 58.13"). I just tried to use google maps to map it. Give it a month, and hopefully it will be melted out.