Toying with the idea of finally getting into the Dry River Wilderness this weekend. It's a big hole in my redlining, and it might be a good time to knock off some of the trails. A few questions:
-How impassable will the crossing at the 1.7 mile mark be during this Summer of Noah?
-How about any of the other multitude of crossings?
-Looking to possibly camp in the area around the Dry River Cutoff. Any known, hardened areas in that vicinity?
-Is the plane in Oake's Gulf visible/accessible?
-Is Dry River Falls worth seeing?
The initial plan is to hike in to the DR Cutoff, set up camp, and climb to Mt. Pierce. Pick up the Crawford Path and follow it to Eisenhower...or possibly to Lake of the Clouds with light daypacks before dropping back to the valley via the Mt. Eisenhower Trail or via the Dry River Trail. It is assumed we will be back in camp in the dark, which we are OK with. Our route down from the So. Presidentials Ridge will all depend on fitness and weather.
I understand how the valley is constructed and with the Dry River being the main drainage for the entire area, it is probably prone to flooding. So, that being said, our plans are dependant on forecasted weather. Just want to get a first-hand account of what to expect.
Muchas Gracias, Senior y senioritas!
-How impassable will the crossing at the 1.7 mile mark be during this Summer of Noah?
-How about any of the other multitude of crossings?
-Looking to possibly camp in the area around the Dry River Cutoff. Any known, hardened areas in that vicinity?
-Is the plane in Oake's Gulf visible/accessible?
-Is Dry River Falls worth seeing?
The initial plan is to hike in to the DR Cutoff, set up camp, and climb to Mt. Pierce. Pick up the Crawford Path and follow it to Eisenhower...or possibly to Lake of the Clouds with light daypacks before dropping back to the valley via the Mt. Eisenhower Trail or via the Dry River Trail. It is assumed we will be back in camp in the dark, which we are OK with. Our route down from the So. Presidentials Ridge will all depend on fitness and weather.
I understand how the valley is constructed and with the Dry River being the main drainage for the entire area, it is probably prone to flooding. So, that being said, our plans are dependant on forecasted weather. Just want to get a first-hand account of what to expect.
Muchas Gracias, Senior y senioritas!
