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#1 Ronin

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Posted 25 October 2019 - 08:15 PM

Just did a quick backpack trip from the Trinity Divide through Castle Crags Wilderness 10/20-10/22. We started at Gumboot Lake TH and finished at Castle Crags SP. The elevation was around 6500' for the first 10 miles  and the forest is dominated by pines,fir, and oak. We had incredible views from our 1st campsite looking down on Castle Crags with Mt Shasta dominating the landscape to the east. The next 6-7 miles we descended over 3000' and the fall colors started to emerge with the presence of bigleaf maples,dogwoods, alders, willows, and redbuds.The fall colors continued as we hiked the final 8 miles down to Castle Crags SP. Over 3 days we met a few long distance hikers headed to Ashland and Columbia Gorge hoping to beat the weather and 2 others headed to Burney Falls to complete their PCT through hikes. Amazingly we were the only ones at our 2 overnight campsites. We only saw one day hiker the entire time, even as we entered the state park with it's over half a dozen spendid hiking trails. There were several cars at the scenic overlook where people had to walk 1/4 mile for views of the Crags and Mt Shasta. Overall a very satisfying fall trip!!

 

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Posted 26 October 2019 - 12:34 AM

This is great Ronin, thanks for sharing your adventure. Wonderful fall colors and we've looked at your route on maps. Fun stuff! :)


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Posted 31 October 2019 - 01:09 AM

Very nice, thanks for the report.  I'd guess fall is a perfect time to be in this neck of the woods, beautiful views, weather and few crowds.


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Posted 31 October 2019 - 10:09 PM

Nice that's one to put on the to go list.

We have to Gumboot Lake years and did some day walking west along the road.

Very nice area. Thanks.

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Posted 02 November 2019 - 07:39 PM

Thanks all. I love the Trinity Alps. My first backpacking adventures took place there. The Caribou Lakes were my fav place to go (the old trail) but my body can't handle the 4,000' climbs anymore. I now take the easier routes that are just as beautiful and still less traveled.


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Posted 03 November 2019 - 06:20 PM

We need to get up there someday!
Thanks for sharing.
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