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| Trailhead |
I think the elevation profile of this trail is a little off but it was a very enjoyable hike. Would have been more enjoyable if I had my new boots but unfortunately they do not arrive at REI until tomorrow. I have worn out my boots to the point that the soles are almost slick! The sole on the right food is also separating from the boot which makes the fit a little uncomfortable.
Lots of wildlife, of course this is Alaska. However, this was my first Bull Moose at least with antlers that I have seen. This picture was also taken with a 300mm lens so I really was not as close as it seams.
Actually this is the last shall we say slightly used cabin of the Snowbird Mine Village.
The trail up to this point has been very nice easy trail as you can see 3-4' wide and smooth gravel
They even had a nice rock hop setup over the creek so our feet did not get wet.
This picture show where we started, see the cabin in the left picture?
In the right picture you can see some more remains from the mine. The peaks behind those remains is "kinda" where we are headed only out of picture range to the left.
Some more remains of the mine this picture is above the previous picture.
The entrances to the mine. No you don't enter way too dangerous!
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| Our destination |
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| Getting closer |
A view from our "destination" It is another hour to the pass, we decided not to push on. Reed Lake is to the left in the picture. The remains of the mine shown in previous pictures is below the ridge.
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| Happy hikers at the top! Kristen, Jane, Tom and Ron |
At least in one spot we found a faster way down the mountain....... everyone had a wet tush after this ride!
I like the descent pics... Redge and I did that in the Alps on the last trip there too. MUCH faster way down!
ReplyDeleteI still have to get my picture off of Toms camera for my descent.
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