Hikes with Hannah
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Via Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop, Monroe Loop, (a bunch of shorter trails south of Mt. W), Westside Trail, Jewell Trail
Parked at the Mt. Clinton lot. Microspikes worked great until the Webster Cliff junction, then barebooted for the rest of the hike - snowshoes got a free ride all day. Spring snow and messy semi-monorail headed down from Pierce, but starting around the Eisenhower Loop junction, all of the trails above treeline were completely dry, with the exception of some small snowfields around Washington. We hiked slightly under pace to the summit of Washington - not enough time to head to Jefferson, so we did some exploring and red-lined some trails just south of Washington. Jewell Trail was pretty messy below treeline - typical soft spring snow with a crumbling monorail. Last half mile a bit tricky to follow down low with all the blowdowns and lack of defined monorail. Saw just a few hikers up to Monroe, then plenty of backcountry skiers around Monroe and Washington.
Hannah had a great day - no real issues with the conditions or terrain, and plenty of snow and streams to keep cool.
WHAT A DAY!!
- fantastic weather, 100+ mile visibility, and favorable spring conditions above treeline. Nice to be on the ridge before the summer crowds descend.
Sarah and Hannah
Parked at the Mt. Clinton lot. Microspikes worked great until the Webster Cliff junction, then barebooted for the rest of the hike - snowshoes got a free ride all day. Spring snow and messy semi-monorail headed down from Pierce, but starting around the Eisenhower Loop junction, all of the trails above treeline were completely dry, with the exception of some small snowfields around Washington. We hiked slightly under pace to the summit of Washington - not enough time to head to Jefferson, so we did some exploring and red-lined some trails just south of Washington. Jewell Trail was pretty messy below treeline - typical soft spring snow with a crumbling monorail. Last half mile a bit tricky to follow down low with all the blowdowns and lack of defined monorail. Saw just a few hikers up to Monroe, then plenty of backcountry skiers around Monroe and Washington.
Hannah had a great day - no real issues with the conditions or terrain, and plenty of snow and streams to keep cool.
WHAT A DAY!!
- fantastic weather, 100+ mile visibility, and favorable spring conditions above treeline. Nice to be on the ridge before the summer crowds descend.Sarah and Hannah
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