| | -
| |  |
|
1 |
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
|
| | |
|
| Hiking | 4.87 Miles |
1,462 AEG |
| | Hiking | 4.87 Miles | 2 Hrs 53 Mns | | 2.04 mph |
| 1,462 ft AEG | 30 Mns Break | | | |
|
|
| |
| Linked |
|
none
[ show ]
| no linked trail guides |
| Partners |
|
none
[ show ]
| no partners | | Ryan and I headed out to look for some snowmelt in a canyon running out of the Bradshaws, but got turned away when the flow in Black Canyon was higher than could be safely crossed. The BCT is one of those trails I'm saving for my 70s, which seems to be a requirement, and the only other thing in the area I could think of offhand was Badger, which I wasn't too excited about.
So I figured a drive up the hill to check out the flow at Big Dipper might be fun. After fighting mud and potholes, snow and slush, we set off down the hill on Algonquin. This one just doesn't seem to get the use it needs to fight off the catclaw, which is apparently hyper-fertilized by the pee from CK saloon visitors who stop at the viewpoint on the way home.
Blood-draws aside, we made quick work to the bottom and enjoyed the raging creek. It was immediately apparent there would be no getting down to the falls unless via one-way trip with a permanent ending. So we opted to get a couple miles in and make the day worthwhile by heading upstream to the mine. After a lunch break we headed back since the full loop wasn't an option due to timing today.
It's still beautiful here with good water flow and worth a return visit this spring. Pants may be a good choice, but I have to check the analytics from my OnlyCalves since the scratches definitely affect subscriber numbers.  |
| _____________________
| I'm not sure what my spirit animal is, but I'm confident it has rabies. |
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Route Editor
Route Scout
