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.
Category: Trip Journal
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”