ghsmith76 wrote: ↑May 27th, 2019, 8:46 pm
I'm planning to backpack the Timberline Trail in 3 weeks, Starting June 17. Any reports about snow or stream crossings would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Mr Smith,
I've noted your plans in previous posts.
Interested in speculation?
There will be snow, which can be a good thing.
It's pretty much impossible to get lost on circum route. (and if you carry GPS, it's a non-issue)
If you know the mountain well, there should be only three challenges:
In spots you might wish you had traction or maybe even a light axe, but if you carry them you might regret it.
If you have to navigate across snow in fog, that can prove tricky.
Creek crossings will certainly be a challenge.
I suppose the safest time to do this hike is early September (pretty stable weather, little snow, easier creek crossings). But what's the fun in that?
an afterthought:
ghsmith76 wrote: ↑May 27th, 2019, 8:46 pm
I'm planning to backpack the Timberline Trail in 3 weeks
Three weeks is a pretty slow pace. Did you mean three days?
(yeah, I know what you meant, but it reads funny)