My goal was copper ridge fire lookout, but after seeing the amount of snow at Hannegan pass I decided to head up to the peak instead. The trail is clear to the cut off to Hannegan campground which is totaly snow covered. The continued trail is clear until Hannegan pass where people have set up tents. Large snow patches to Hannegan peak, but easly navigated. The first major creek on the hike in is hard to navigate on the way out since the hot weather brings more melt water down in the afternoon. Some navigating is required around snow bridges that are thin. 40+ cars in the parking lot on the way out. Most people headed up to Mount Ruth. I saw about 2 dozen. Its nice doing this hike before the bugs are bad.
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