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Cripple Creek Trail - 1 member in 2 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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May 26 2020
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38 male
 Joined Aug 16 2006
 Portland, OR
Cripple Creek TrailNorth Central, OR
Cripple Creek Trail
North Central, OR
Hiking avatar May 26 2020
keepmoving • Triplogs 592
Hiking11.38 Miles 1,807 AEG
Hiking11.38 Miles   5 Hrs   20 Mns   2.13 mph
1,807 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
 
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Hiked up to Cache Meadow and the Serene Lake Overlook. I was able to drive part way to the upper trailhead via FR4635, but eventually was stopped by countless down trees that were blocking the road, so I got to do a bit of road walking. Even came across a Subaru that was stuck among the down trees and would need a chainsaw to get free (on my return trip a path had been cut for the car and it was gone).

Despite the road being covered in down trees, the trail itself was in great condition. Didn't hit snow until I hit the Cache Meadow Trail. The meadow itself is nicely melted out. I had a late start and didn't have enough time to make it to Serene Lake, but I headed up the hill to the overlook before heading back down to my truck.
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[ checklist ]  Cache Meadow  Serene Lake
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Dec 16 2019
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38 male
 Joined Aug 16 2006
 Portland, OR
Cripple Creek TrailNorth Central, OR
Cripple Creek Trail
North Central, OR
Hiking avatar Dec 16 2019
keepmoving • Triplogs 592
Hiking10.40 Miles 2,786 AEG
Hiking10.40 Miles   6 Hrs   15 Mns   1.66 mph
2,786 ft AEG20 LBS Pack
 
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Initially intended on trying to get up to Rock Lakes/Serene Lakes area for a possible overnight trip, but I got a later start than anticipated. Ended up settling for a loop hike through Cache Meadows. Still brought my overnight gear and considered spending the night, but decided against it at the last minute.

Expected to encounter snow at the trailhead, but it was completely dry- so I opted to leave the snowshoes behind (which was a very good choice in retrospect). Trail was completely dry below 3800', where I started to encounter patchy snow. By 4100' the snow was pretty consistent and when I hit Cache Meadow at 4300' it was a full blown winter wonderland. Temps in the 30s and sunny all day, couldn't have picked a better time for this. Definitely want to come back to camp at Cripple Creek Meadow/Lake as there are a couple of nice campsites along the shoreline.
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