Mount Rose — Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Nov 10. Light rain didn't stop us on this wonderful trail, well maintained thanks to some great people (see notice at trailhead & plaque at loop jnct.) This trail has waterfalls , good looking log crossings at streams, monster rocks , a couple of nice viewpoints with log benches plus is a great workout as well. About 6.4 miles round trip, begin 840 feet, summit 4300. Loop junction to summit is around 3000, suggest hike clockwise up the steeper west direction, less chance of slipping when descending the easier easterly side of loop. Snow begins to stick at 3500, about 4-6 inches near the summit, suggest pack instep or standard crampons soon for icy conditions, poles are a must as trail is steep. Tree has fallen across trail on westbound loop but able to duck under.