Twin Peaks 3-28-09
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:39 pm
Twin Peaks 3/28/09 T/R
Did a hike to twin peaks today from 3 points trailhead, hoping to do some hiking with crampons up to the peaks.
The weather was perfect, cool and clear in the morning and a little warmer in the afternoon.
It was a “tail of 2 trails” : The trail from 3 points to Twin Peaks saddle was virtually snow free. Shortly after Twin Peaks Saddle, it was time for crampons. The snow was simply perfect. Firm with a soft crust on the way up and a little softer on the way down for easy plunge stepping.
The views were great in the morning - a little hazy after about noon.
I had the trail all to myself and only saw 1 person about a half mile from the trailhead on the way back.
This is the first time I did this trail and I definitely will do it in the summer and next winter when there is more snow.
GPS showed a little under 14 miles round trip.
Pix:
Did a hike to twin peaks today from 3 points trailhead, hoping to do some hiking with crampons up to the peaks.
The weather was perfect, cool and clear in the morning and a little warmer in the afternoon.
It was a “tail of 2 trails” : The trail from 3 points to Twin Peaks saddle was virtually snow free. Shortly after Twin Peaks Saddle, it was time for crampons. The snow was simply perfect. Firm with a soft crust on the way up and a little softer on the way down for easy plunge stepping.
The views were great in the morning - a little hazy after about noon.
I had the trail all to myself and only saw 1 person about a half mile from the trailhead on the way back.
This is the first time I did this trail and I definitely will do it in the summer and next winter when there is more snow.
GPS showed a little under 14 miles round trip.
Pix:
. That trail from 3 points to Twin is beautiful with a deceptively high round trip elevation gain.