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Does anyone know what kind of shape trail 9W25 is in? 9W25 basically runs from the road from Deer Flat Camp to the little Crystal Lake access exit road. The trail runs from R to S to T on this map.

I was on 9W27 recently, but I don't recall seeing the junction with 9W25.

HJ

Jim, I can't open the acme mapper for some reason.

However, if you are referring to the Lost Ridge Trail which goes from the Lake trail N to Deer Flats, the volunteer at the Crystal Lake Visitor Center told me that it is in bad condition with lots of downed trees. The trail is difficult to follow but, basically, you follow the small ridge to Deer Flats.

Hope this helps.

Yes, that's helpful. Thanks

HJ

Yes...thanks for that bit of info, Mike

Not sure, Jim, but I'd love to see a TR if you go that route.

Jeff and I walked the Lost Ridge trail yesterday. The upper half is moderately brushy. Completely avoiding the overgrowth might test your mountain kung fu. A few downed trees can be easily negotiated. The lower half is better, especially the section with the steps. Perhaps a crew has trimmed it recently.

Is the Lost Ridge Trail also referred to as the Sunset Ridge Nature Trail?
The sign above was somewhere near the upper part of the Lost Ridge Trail I think. I did the Lost Ridge Trail in 2011 and it was tree fall, bushy hell.

Tree fall - an easy one. I didn't take pictures of the rough stuff because I wasn't able to get my feet to touch the ground.

HikeUp wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:26 pm Is the Lost Ridge Trail also referred to as the Sunset Ridge Nature Trail?

They are different trails. Sunset Ridge, I believe, is a short loop at Deer Flats. Lost Ridge is a mile-long path between the Lake Trail and Deer Flats.

Sean wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:58 pm

HikeUp wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:26 pm Is the Lost Ridge Trail also referred to as the Sunset Ridge Nature Trail?

They are different trails. Sunset Ridge, I believe, is a short loop at Deer Flats. Lost Ridge is a mile-long path between the Lake Trail and Deer Flats.

Makes sense. Thanks.

Is it 9w34, as shows on the usfs map? It's unnamed on OSM. I'll name it, is that's it.

dima wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:00 pm Is it 9w34, as shows on the usfs map? It's unnamed on OSM. I'll name it, is that's it.

Yes, that's it. It's marked in reality now with a small sign which we saw on Sunday but I didn't take a photo. I believe it just said "Sunset Ridge."