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Monte Cristo Ghost Town, Glacier Basin — Wednesday, May. 14, 2014

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

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Type of Hike

Day hike

Snow

Snowfields to cross - could be difficult

Trails Hiked

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Columbia Peak, by Travis Burke
Go. Go now. Monte Cristo--immaculate in warming weather, desolate and conquered by the surrounding peaks. Trail to the ghost town in great shape and worth a stretch of leg. Glacier Basin, well...that's another story...follow my tracks, 'cuz they're the only ones up there! Snow is soft, but safe...it's a slog...bring energy and fierce determination and you'll reach the basin. I stopped a little short of the full cirque because I was worried of punching through the snow into the Sauk. The trudge is worth it...Beautiful hike... Full trail report here: http://thebigwild.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/ghosts-and-glaciers/
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Date?

Your report is dated May 14th, is that when you went?
Was there any snow on the trail leading to Monte Cristo?
Thanks

Posted by:


"RyanH" on May 23, 2014 05:43 PM

Re: Date?

Yep, went in on May 14th...
Monte Cristo trail has one snow patch right near the beginning (it's very short, and easy to walk over). There is a little snow under the trees at the flats, but that is also very easy to walk on. Overall, snow shouldn't be a problem to the town...beyond, in Glacier Basin--oh yes, Virginia, there is snow...very much snow.

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travisjburke on May 23, 2014 05:43 PM