Parked at the Upper Loop Road trailhead - there is no Parking symbol for this area on the most current Mount Spokane trail map, but there is indeed a dirt parking lot just in front of the Upper Loop trailhead. As you approach the trailhead signs, you will take the wide path on your left, blocked off to vehicles with a metal gate - Mt Kit Carson Loop Road. The loop seems to be popular with cyclists too.
You will pass the CCC cabin turnoff on your left (as well as a vault toilet) and eventually arrive at Summit Junction, where I began Trail 160 by following the sign for Mt Kit Carson. Wildflowers are blooming as well as what seem to be many clusters of rowan berries.
The trail is marked with blue blazes although it's pretty difficult to get off trail on accident. Manageable light rain. The day was very foggy, which blocked the views at the summit, but it was a pleasant day regardless. I wasn't in the mood to stop quite yet and extended my walk a bit by taking the other side of Trail 160, then heading south again on Trail 130 before joining back up with 160. Stopped at the CCC cabin to have lunch and sign the visitor's log. Mileage <4mi.
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