Big Four Ice Caves, Big Four Ice Caves Snowshoe — Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

What a difference a day makes! Arrived at the picnic area just when the sun theoretically set on Sunday and decided to go up to see the ice caves instead of attempting to drive to Darrington in the snow. The trail is in good condition except for the 0-4 inches of snow from the bottom to the top and occasional mud spots. Never seen the ice caves before, but it was quite awesome being in the large bowl with all the light reflected off the snow. We stayed well away from the caves and listened to and watched the avalanches for a few minutes before heading back through the dark woods. Reccomended, but may be buried in snow next week.