If you are searching for one of those hikes for fall colors but dont like the crowds, this is the hike to do! Its a little challenging but we did in with some casually paced hikers in five hours. Its about 9 miles RT.
There is small river crossing at the beginning so bring extra shoes and a towel and you will be fine. We were the only ones on the trail this Saturday!!
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Girl & her dog on Little Giant Pass
So no snow Saturday? How was the road? Was thinking of hiking Tuesday but wanted fall colors still and safe roads.
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Girl & her dog on Sep 30, 2019 07:45 PM
All good Saturday
Despite a storm warning or watch we add patches of blue sky and some light flurries at the top. The valley behind had some snow accumulating which is really weird. The road is fine I have a suburban but as long as you slow down for some of the potholes you will be fine. I think it's 10 miles of paved 10 miles of dirt but the dirt part is actually really nice compared to certain roads. Take water shoes for the river crossing or sandals. one of the meetup groups Seattle outdoor adventures is doing that hike tomorrow and I think there's 12 people signed up and they're leaving Seattle area at 6 a.m. so there will be other people on that trail. I usually do longer detailed hikes but I did a short one as a experiment to see if I get more likes. Not that I care about likes but it was an experiment. It's an awesome hike. It took me 3 hours up but I was held back by my group.
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KonaHikes on Sep 30, 2019 07:51 PM
Girl & her dog on Little Giant Pass
Thanks for all the great info!!! Knowing some people will be on the trail tomorrow is great. Was a little worried about possibly being the only person on the trail. I like trails to myself but like knowing a few people are here and there. Thank you!!!
Posted by:
Girl & her dog on Sep 30, 2019 08:16 PM
Girl & her dog on Little Giant Pass
One more question - how easy/hard is it to find the trail head off NF-62?
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Girl & her dog on Sep 30, 2019 09:21 PM
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Hard to miss. After mile ninetenn camp ground, like mile 20 on left. Large area to park
Posted by:
KonaHikes on Sep 30, 2019 09:32 PM