Only 3 stars because the weather conditions were wet & slippery! I’m sure this is a fantastic trail in better weather conditions!
Not so much snow on the bottom. Up to 1-3 inches in the upper elevations (depending on how the trees did -or did not provide “canopy” coverage.)
Definitely used microspikes & the wet/snow conditions required decent waterproof boots & gaiters.
Blue - red - yellow trail markers. And yes, not so well-marked in a few sections. Come prepared with your map w compass and/or your downloaded GPS phone map. Cel service= mostly zero.
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Very easy going aside from some mud, but a nice way to spend an afternoon. I don’t know who creates these routes but it’s pretty obviously a loop, not a one-way.
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Very easy but pleasant hike. Nice spot at the lake to stop for a lunch break.
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