Climbing out of Troublesome Pass into a morning already having dark clouds portending rain.
The trail follows a rolling ridge, then joins a logging road for several miles.
Flowers.
Rain begins in early afternoon, starting and stopping a dozen times.
Author: Jim, Sagebrush
Jim (trail-name Sagebrush) codes audio software for Windows, Linux, Android, and embedded systems. When not working at sagebrush.com, he enjoys backpacking, which this blog is about.
Parkview
Gradual downhill, forested, no views. Mid-morning I met a south-bound long-distance section hiker that really did not like the new route up Parkview Mountain (12.3k) as being way too steep and complicated with a snow-covered ridge. She urged me in strongest terms to drag out my Ley map and take the older route up the mountain. Later on I looked at the map and tried to understand the issue.
Close to Willow Creek Pass, the trail takes on a characteristic V-notch shape that indicates motorcycles use the path.
At the pass the trees part enough to get a view of Parkview Mountain. Continue reading “Parkview”
Leaving Park
A last look around the hostel common area.
I am leaving before other people are stirring.
The night before, I arranged with the staff what to do to check out. Continue reading “Leaving Park”