Great Day for a Hike to Jawbone Flats

Jeff_Portland · Post by **Jeff_Portland** » March 15th, 2013, 5:09 pm

My girlfriend and I took advantage of the sun and warm weather on Wednesday (3/13/13) and went on a hike to Jawbone Flats. We both have never been and we will most likely go back again. The closer we got to Jawbone Flats, the more snow we saw, but the road was free of snow and everything was melting rather quickly. Here are some pictures from the trip.

ezra · Post by **ezra** » March 16th, 2013, 6:51 am

Thanks for posting! I woke up this morning wondering if the road to Opal Creek would be clear enough to hike there today, and bam! There was my answer. Love this website.

Peder · Post by **Peder** » March 16th, 2013, 7:11 am

Welcome Jeff! That is a cool place with the creek and all the artifacts. I had not expected that there would still be snow at that elevation...

Jeff_Portland · Post by **Jeff_Portland** » March 16th, 2013, 10:00 am

ezra wrote:Thanks for posting! I woke up this morning wondering if the road to Opal Creek would be clear enough to hike there today, and bam! There was my answer. Love this website.

I do love this site as well.

Jeff_Portland · Post by **Jeff_Portland** » March 16th, 2013, 10:02 am

Peder wrote:Welcome Jeff! That is a cool place with the creek and all the artifacts. I had not expected that there would still be snow at that elevation...

It was melting quickly, tho I expect they may be getting a dusting again before it's all said and done.

BrianEdwards · Post by **BrianEdwards** » March 19th, 2013, 4:20 pm

Cool hike, even cooler avatar! What Rail tunnel was that in?

Rustygoat · Post by **Rustygoat** » March 19th, 2013, 4:31 pm

Nice pictures Jeff! You definitely need to go back on a hot summer day and check out the Opal Pool...very pretty. I have to agree with Brian...cool avatar.

Jeff_Portland · Post by **Jeff_Portland** » March 20th, 2013, 5:15 pm

Thanks Brian. My girlfriend took the pick when we want on the Salmonberry River hike. Here's a trip report (not by me, but I posted some other pics in the comments).

Get Out Backpacking · Post by **Get Out Backpacking** » March 22nd, 2013, 9:10 pm

I went to this area late last fall and got shut down by a snow storm, so maybe next time. The Bull of the Woods area is a treat, it always seems quiet on the trails there.

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