Current conditions in the Coldwater area, 12/13/2014
- TheOtherBob
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Current conditions in the Coldwater area, 12/13/2014
We parked at the Hummocks TH near Coldwater Lake and powered up with... baklava!
Then it was off on the road for a short walk past the gate that is closing off the last bit of Spirit Lake Highway up to JRO until we reached the south Coldwater TH. The cloud cover was thicker than anticipated, but the colors were still bold. This is Minnie early in the day. Observe the snow line for comparison with a picture below from later in the day. We eventually crossed into the snow... ... and some amazing scenery. Coldwater Peak was poking out every now and then between the cloud breaks. Time passed, and we stopped to eat lunch and celebrate in style. On our way back, Mt St Helens did finally make a short appearance. That nice shiny spot on top of the hill is the JRO parking lot, which was snow free... behind that gate... hmm... Ok, now here is Minnie in the afternoon. Compare with picture 04 above. It's always interesting to see the changes throughout the day.
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Re: Current conditions in the Coldwater area, 12/13/2014
We meandered along down the lower portion of the trail...
From there, we marveled at how still Coldwater Lake was as we descended the final portion of the trail. It was a wonderful day--we had the entire area all to ourselves.
Happy Hiking!
-Bob
... and then Ebishop hisses suddenly, "Guys! Look to the left!"
Two large groups of elk were on the move.From there, we marveled at how still Coldwater Lake was as we descended the final portion of the trail. It was a wonderful day--we had the entire area all to ourselves.
Happy Hiking!
-Bob
Re: Current conditions in the Coldwater area, 12/13/2014
Great to finally get out there with you, Bob! Who knew that baklava is the perfect hiking fuel?
A couple of my pics:
http://wenthiking.com/system/images/217 ... 100170.jpg
A couple of my pics:
http://wenthiking.com/system/images/217 ... 100170.jpg
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Re: Current conditions in the Coldwater area, 12/13/2014
Great pics!
Sadly you could pass those snow line pictures as the first dusting of snow for the fall...too bad it's mid December!
Sadly you could pass those snow line pictures as the first dusting of snow for the fall...too bad it's mid December!
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Re: Current conditions in the Coldwater area, 12/13/2014
What Tyler said, great pics Bob!
What camera are you using?
Finally a recent Wonder Twins picture too!
What camera are you using?
Finally a recent Wonder Twins picture too!
Re: Current conditions in the Coldwater area, 12/13/2014
Another great hiking adventure and another great TR. Thanks for posting!! And to think, some people stop hiking for the winter. Look at what they miss!
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