I hear it's expected to get pretty warm Sunday. Maybe next week I'll report back on what has survived, if any.
2021 Snow Level
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Substantial snow on the back side of Elk and Kings Mtns today at 2800’. Surprised me.
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Did the Franklin Ridge / Larch Mountain loop yesterday. Geez, the ridge and east side of Franklin Ridge is depressing. You don't hit snow until just before the Multnomah spur trail then is more snow then bare over to the Larch Mt trail. Didn't seem to hard to navigate but gaiters are helpful and micro spikes are not necessary.
Long as you are on the west side things look good but once on the ridge and over on the east side of the ridge things are burnt to a crisp. I stopped probably 50 times to toss branches off the trail. This will probably be a never ending process for the foreseeable future.
On Franklin Ridge. Now's the time to go. Before all of the undergrowth buds out. Once you get to the Oneonta junction things green up (some what). This short stretch was the only part with logs on the trail. Spur trail was most all mushy snow but at least not burnt.
Long as you are on the west side things look good but once on the ridge and over on the east side of the ridge things are burnt to a crisp. I stopped probably 50 times to toss branches off the trail. This will probably be a never ending process for the foreseeable future.
On Franklin Ridge. Now's the time to go. Before all of the undergrowth buds out. Once you get to the Oneonta junction things green up (some what). This short stretch was the only part with logs on the trail. Spur trail was most all mushy snow but at least not burnt.
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Thank you, this is exactly what I wanted to know!bushwhacker wrote: ↑April 21st, 2021, 4:13 pmDid the Franklin Ridge / Larch Mountain loop yesterday.
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Silver Star from Grouse:
I followed Tarbell up to the crest where it crosses the road that goes to Sturgeon Rock. No significant snow until 3300', then solid after that.
When I reached the SS junction at 4k' I turned towards Grouse, because it was foggy/misty, just not peasant enough to continue. Snow was pretty consistent until that steep rocky stretch just above Grouse. Of course, weather was better when I reached Grouse, so I followed Tarbell south towards Larch. It was clear to the 2800' high point above Grouse Creek, but snowy after that.
I followed Tarbell up to the crest where it crosses the road that goes to Sturgeon Rock. No significant snow until 3300', then solid after that.
When I reached the SS junction at 4k' I turned towards Grouse, because it was foggy/misty, just not peasant enough to continue. Snow was pretty consistent until that steep rocky stretch just above Grouse. Of course, weather was better when I reached Grouse, so I followed Tarbell south towards Larch. It was clear to the 2800' high point above Grouse Creek, but snowy after that.
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A bit more snow than expected on Skamania Mountain (western end of gorge, WA side).
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PCT snowline is at Teakettle Spring, at about 3500'. Trail goes from clear to 100% coverage in about 100 yards. Saw some bare spots ahead, but they won't last long. The hillside above was completely covered.
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PCT about 1 mile from 3 Corner Rock. 3,000ft.
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We did not have microspikes and the snow was angled down the slope. No way to go around. Snow was about 3-4 feet deep. There may have been no snow after this, but we did not try to get through..dmthomas49 wrote: ↑April 29th, 2021, 2:23 pmPCT about 1 mile from 3 Corner Rock. 3,000ft.
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