Bedal Basin, Cutthroat Lakes via Walt Bailey Trail — Sunday, May. 17, 1998

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

This trail trailhead is at the end of FS Rd #4030, 7 mi east of Verlot (Mountain loop dr). The first 1 1/2 mi are snow free and in good condition. Solid snow is encountered at the first meadows at about 3800 ft. The snow is relatively easy to walk on, but I still pooped out and couldn't make it to the end. This area will probably be better around mid june. The road to the trailhead has several nice views.