Trails Report

Fri., June 28, 1996

North Cascades, east slope

Ranger District contacted: Methow Valley, Winthrop office (509) 996-4000. Snow level: 6,000 feet, 4 feet of snow at Harts Pass. Notes: The Peepsight Creek Trail, accessed off the Andrews Creek Trail, is mostly snow-free and offers good valley, forest and panoramic views along its length. The Rim Lake Trail is another good option for hikers this weekend, as is Robinson Creek.

Alpine Lakes, east slope

Ranger District contacted: Leavenworth, (509) 782-1413. Snow level: 5,500 feet, some deep valley patches. Notes: Mostly sunny, cool nights, warm (60-70s) days, few clouds. Celebrate Independence Day early by getting out and hiking the snow-free Fourth of July Trail. It offers breathtaking views of the Icicle Valley and the surrounding Alpine Lakes Wilderness peaks. It beats a smoky fireworks display any day.

South Cascades, east slope

Ranger District contacted: Naches, (509) 653-2205. Snow level: 4,500 to 5,000 feet with some patches lower. Notes: Mostly sunny, cool nights, warm (60-70s) days, few clouds. Mount Aix Trail is snow-free and this is a great time to explore this trail. By August the route is roasted in the late-summer sun and the ridge leading to the summit is bare and dry. Carry and use your sunscreen on this hike. xxxx

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