Cutthroat Pass via the Pacific Crest Trail — Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

I absolutely love this hike. It may be one of my top five favorites. I wanted a hike that offers it all for fall and this was it. I go in for surgery on 10/11 so this is an excellent end of season hike for me. Recovery will limit me to super easy strolls.
The fall colors are stunning. The Larches are in all stages. Many are done. The trail is dusty. 3 good streams for dogs to drink out of and two for filtering water. Up on the pass was hazy. We went 3/4 of a mile past the pass just to see what it looked like around the corner bend.
Hoyt and Grogu had an amazing time but were very tired on the return trip to the truck.
On a Friday @0900 Hwy 20 was already packed with cars for Heather Maple Pass. Two completely hikes and I favor the one.