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Mallardy Ridge — Jul. 3, 1998

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Goldie Silverman
 
We wanted to hike in to Cutthroat Lakes the easy way, by Road P5000 as described in Best Hikes With Children, but when we called DNR, we learned that road is permanently gated and locked, because there has been so much vandalism and garbage there. So I guess we'll have to do it the hard way again, by way of the Walt Bailey Trail.

Mallardy Ridge — May. 17, 1998

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway
Umbo
 
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.