We decided because it was such a fabulous winter day to try Dock Butte. We set off and were stopped by icy snow on road about a foot deep 2 miles from trailhead about 1:30 pm. We went for it anyway..if you do, be sure to bring poles and sturdy boots! Some areas of the road are clear but the compact snow/ice is not ready for traffic..maybe chains and a large rig could do it…
The trail itself is about 75% snow covered but we were able to pick the route out, and OH what views!! we did not choose to do the last 500ft push to the very top as that looked iffy, but the snow being VERY compact made for easy, albiet careful going..and the bare spots helped with route finding.
3 hours , 6.6 miles and 1300 el gain, a respectable hike for February!!
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