So back to Stillwater Reservoir for the trail to the Devil’s Causeway. James Dziezynski James Dziezynski The roughly 3.8 mile hike (7.6 mile round trip) to Mica Lake starts from the Slavonia Trailhead near Steamboat Springs and is a wonderful introduction to the Park Range. Mica Lake Votes Votes Recent Forum Posts Current Time: 6:30 pm Thread Time Crampons for hiking boots. She struggle a bit with the need to protect me from all the nearby sounds but she quickly adapted to the situations. Among other projects here, WTA volunteers helped complete the California Creek trail, the connecting segment that made the traverse to Liberty Lake possible. Go Hiking Hiking Guide Mica Lake to Box Mountain Lake Unpublished Hike This hike hasn't been reviewed yet. The elevation gain from the parking area gives visitors a nice workout, doable in a day or less from Spokane. Today the Clark store is thriving from serving the growing population in the area and the large influx of vacationers and hunters. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The hike out got a bit wet as the snow was raining off the trees as we got lower. The first night we actually got a little rain which definitely improved the smoke situation. I started out on my first trip on August 3rd needing to escape the Labor Day weekend vacation crowds. The area hosts several varieties of flora, thanks to its elevation change from the parking area to the summit. The entire Selkirk Range extends from Mica Peak north well into Canada. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Mica Lake Another view of the reflections in Mica lake. A few fires had sprung up around Steamboat and were now contributing to a less than desirable air quality. It is said to have a nice view of Lake Coeur d'Alene as well as Spokane. I have made it known to my children that I would like for them to spread my ashes from Rabbit Ears. I was moving at 65 mph with oncoming traffic, so no time to take evasive maneuvers. We did get to stop by the Palouse Falls on the way to Spokane but the fires around Missoula were extensive and the air quality was horrible so we moved on as quickly as possible to Jackson, WY. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. It's also possible to hike from here all the way to nearby Liberty Lake; a rugged 12+ mile one-way hike. Multiple authors contributed to this report, all the way to nearby Liberty Lake; a rugged 12+ mile one-way hike, Mica Peak Traverse: Completing A New Trail Near Spokane. There is parking available here for horse trailers as well as passenger cars. Mica Peak is one of the most prominant peaks seen from the Spokane area. MICA also offers guided glacier treks if you prefer a more leisurely exploration of the glacier and it’s grandeur. I was surprised to see all of the energy exploration activity while driving across Utah on Hwy 40. It was a perfect evening set for the first night near Gilpin Lake. Brook was definitely excited by finding the snow. First a hike around Steamboat Lake and playing tourist in Steamboat. Ice, Ice baby Don Wray, the visionary behind MICA guides, decided a long time ago that helping people enjoy adventure in Alaska was about the most satisfying career he could imagine. Maybe all of that activity was the reason while that deer darted out from the bushes next to the highway and slammed into my car. The small store in Clark provided the entry. Mica Lake - 11.50 Miles - From Vista Creek Camp To Fire Creek Camp - Start 123.3Stop 134.8Miles 165.4Up 4016Dn 4617 Tough day, Constant climb and descending. I knew it existed but I was also stressed a bit by how far I had to go to connect with it. To much and to heavy, the tent was collapsing under the weight. Then the clouds started to form causing us to consider the possibility of some snow. Note: Mica Peak was acquired in 2013 through Spokane County's Conservation Futures Program. I was still sucking air, but acclimation to the altitude was progressing. Turn left (east) onto Belmont Road and follow for 4.1 miles to the end of the road. The weather had changed and my hangnail on my big toe was making it difficult to hike so Brook and I headed back to Oregon. This video gives you an idea of the solitude. We decided to take the northern route through Montana which did not turn out to be a wise decision due to many forest fires burning in the north. Overall I really loved this piece of the adventure. The view would have been of the mountains next to the town of Jackson but the smoke filtered the view extensively. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Photo by snbess. The road is bordered by private property, so stay on the road. The California Creek Trail, completed in mid-October, now officially connects Liberty Lake Regional Park and Mica Peak Conservation Area. I ended up falling twice with my backpack on while bushwhacking over fallen trees. Zirkel. Rating Moderate Elevation 260 - 410 m (850 - 1,345 ft) Time 3 - 3.5 hours Significant features Highlands taiga, mica outcrop Gradual climb. The jacuzzi at our hotel was so wonderful. This type of accident is typically reserved for evening travel, but this was middle of the afternoon, traffic was heavy. The hike is basic but with some vertical challenge. The Zirkel Wilderness which is northwest of Steamboat provided my entry into backpacking and fishing. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Morning greeted us with almost a great sunrise, but it had definitely stopped snowing so I knew it might be a bit uncomfortable but no worries about making it back to the trailhead. The plan was to do the Gilpin Lake Loop camping at Gilpin the first night and then on to the Gold Creek meadow to camp for the next 2 nights while summiting Zirkel with a day hike. Stay on Valleyway, which will turn into Lakeside, for about 2.5 miles, then Jeff provided that shuttle and hiked with me up to Gold Creek Lake. However, the Goodwin Lake terrain was exceptional. We chose the trail to Hooper Lake from Stillwater Reservoir that would take us up over a saddle for a spectacular view back over Stillwater. We started the days hike by descending 3000 ft to This beautiful little glacier lake has a few nice flat spots. Off to bed listening to really heavy snowflakes pounding our tents. And then down into the Gold Creek meadow. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 The climb up to the Causeway was steady with a final push at the end. Access the conservation area by hiking, biking, or riding along the road from the parking lot. The problem was that I did not have a map showing me exactly where that connection would be made. I got the snow cleared from the tent but now I had to think about how we would deal with the mounting snow pack. The snow was a great twist and it reminded me cross-country skiing which I also was introduced to back in those early days around Steamboat. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from June until September. It had rained all the night before but this was a beautiful crisp day showing the area’s first snowfall. I left the area 30 years ago and it was obvious that Steamboat was growing, but I would not have predicted how this invasive development would creep into the wilderness. Beautiful Mountain Lake in Northern Washington just past Glacier Peak He Buries His Camera And Places Bait At The Hole And What Comes To Take Both Is Definitely Not Human - … We knew that a front was coming in but it was only supposed to produce wind on the second day. However, there was a fair amount of thunder and lightning which Brook had to deal with. I had a great hike today so staying a great site would be the best. We referred to ourselves 30+ years ago as the last of the true mountain men. If you have plans to spend several days in Rocky Mountain National Park and you are a hiker, this is one of the best trails to put on your to-do list. There is a well maintained gravel road meandering up the south face This was the coldest night of the Colorado Adventure getting down to 28 thanks to a clear sky which spawned a sunrise beaming off the fortress. We thought about going to Keener Lake but opted for Hooper Lake. We dealt with this on drive days by stopping at parks to play some ball. The very first crossing was right by our campsite and thankfully there had not been snow melt to raise the stream. Turn south onto Pines Road and follow it for 8.5 miles. In fact, Brook was being smothered at the foot of my tent. The visit to Jackson, WY, was a great way to start the backpacking portion of our adventure. Having frigid clear water and a low rock ledge serving as a convenient swimming platform, I rated this one a five-star I liked Stay on Molter for a bit over a mile, then turn left on E Valleyway Avenue. Route Description. Mica Peak is at the southern end of the Southwest Selkirk Range. Traveling to Steamboat we were able to checkout Pinedale, WY, to do some research for a future trip to explore the Wind River Range. The trail starts off on the Glasgow Lakes trail, and you hang left at the fork in the trail to start this. Vernal, UT, seemed to be a major hub for this activity. Description This hike begins at the Belmont Road trailhead on the west side of the Mica Peak Conservation Area. It's a destination for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. And it was awesome. My adventure to Steamboat was not a random choice. Once I switched to the Wyoming Trail I could tell that I was alone except for hunters who might be lurking in the woods. In 1976 I left Indiana to replant in Colorado. Staying in a hotel or a campground were new experiences for her. There is no signage yet (as of Oct 2014), but likely will be soon. Once on the top the 360 views were amazing. This adventure was as much about exploring new backpacking trails as it was about learning how to travel with my dog Brook. Mica Lake and the Mica Lake Basin as seen from “Middle Agnes” with one of the two Little Agnes Peaks in the distance. Eastern Washington -- Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene, http://www.spokanecounty.org/documentcenter/view/4066. The hike down to Three Island Lake was easy but finding a campsite that was approximately a quarter-mile from the lake was a challenge. I came out of the wilderness in time to pickup Bob, my backpacking friend from Oregon who was flying in for a week. Liberty Lake is also the trailhead for another hike up Mica Peak: I spent about 45 minutes taking in the views and eating a few snacks before deciding to head back down the trail: I made very quick time down the very steep portion of the hike below the road: On to the trail which was still easy to follow. The terrain of the Wyoming Trail that I was on was much like a mesa and was obviously used for open range grazing. Consult your map to plan your route. Liberty Lake Viewpoint Hike Our goal today was to get to the top of Mica Peak. We did end up with a great campsite though. Money can afford beauty and Steamboat has sold a lot of it. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Now out of the wilderness to meet my old backpacking buddy, John, at Steamboat Lake for a few days. All I could think of was how the snow/moisture might affect some difficult stream crossings that we would have to make the next day. The road to the trailhead turned out to be the worst we would encounter, but the Rav4 handled the challenge. The elevation gain from the parking area gives visitors a nice workout, doable in a day or less, and just minutes from Spokane. Bob was joining me from sea level so we needed to work on acclimating him to altitude. On the way up Mica Peak. I retired at the end of June, backpacked the Wallowa’s, Three Sisters and the Timberline Trail to get back in the groove with the main adventure goal to backpack around Steamboat Springs, CO, during the month of September. Mica Peak to Liberty Lake Traverse is a 11.3 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Mica, Washington that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Finally reaching the sign provided a very positive feeling. Access can be made via Liberty Lake County park but its a long climb on old logging roads towards the summit. This was about a 3 mile hike in climbing 1500′. The weather was perfect and my campsite on a rock next to the lake was perfect. Returning to my backpacking origins was a confirmation of that passion as well as a walk down memory lane. Oh, but Steamboat has changed. I knew that the Wyoming Trail connected to the Gold Creek Trail which I had recently been on and from there I could take it over to connect with the Three Island Lake Trail, but I would need some shuttle help. My next venture was to explore the Wyoming Trail which is really the Continental Divide Trail near Steamboat. Actually, I offered prayers that we needed it to stop snowing, and thank God it did. Do not confuse the summit of Big Agnes with Point 11777. During that time I was discovering my passions (Second Quarter). You can see Mt. This turned out to be the right choice since it carries the lowest traffic and allows camping near the lake. The Causeway was all that I had heard it would be, and there was no way I was going to walk across it, but I had the good excuse of it being to windy. 1971 National Geographic Article on the PCT, Follow The Adventure Continues on WordPress.com. After a mile, the Mica Peak Conservation Area, and choose your own adventure. Mica Peak is the Southernmost peak in the Selkirk Mountain Range. Mica Basin Trail is a 8.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Clark, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Primary access to the trail network is via the Belmont Road trailhead to the West of Mica Peak. The hike to Chasm Lake is challenging but it rewards you for your effort. Brook finally came into the tent around 9 pm and sleep happened. We started off by hiking up above Fish Creek Falls and then climbing Mount Werner or the Steamboat Ski mountain up to the Thunderhead Lodge. From the I-90 Liberty Lake exit take Appleway east to N Molter Road. Visitors can also enjoy views of Spokane Valley and the rolling Palouse.The peak itself is off-limits — the summit is owned by the FAA — but the western slope of the peak still offers 2,000 feet of elevation gain from parking area to high point. We all got to ride the gondola down. While there is not yet a formalized trail system here, Mica Peak is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, and equestrians because of the great workout it affords. The other travel issue was how to dissipate Brook’s high energy. Robson and Kinbasket Lake in the same field of view on a Overall the aspen color change was disappointing but there was enough color mixed in with the evergreens to present some of the most beautiful scenery of the adventure. There is water on either side of the pass above Gilpin Lake. Over the next 3 weeks the Clark store served me numerous blueberry pancakes. I ended up in Steamboat Springs that winter only to see the mountain close because of no snow. This was also an opportunity for Brook to prove her flexibility in that she had to stay tied to a rail outside the lodge while we were eating and she did great. I was so impressed to have my friend hike to Gold Creek Lake with me on the first day of my Gilpin Lake Loop. Mica Basin Trail #1162 Routt National Forest Available for hiking and horseback riding, the 2.5 mile Mica Basin Trail leaves Gilpin Lake Trail #1161 and ascends steeply for the first 1.5 miles from the Gilpin Creek canyon into the Mica Basin. We had a good fire, a good dinner and then it started to snow at about sundown. My goal for my return to Zirkel was a new destination for me, Mica Lake. The Asking around town we decided to backpack to Goodwin Lake and Jackson Ridge. As it says in their website,its close to train tracks,thus you get woken up at night with train passing.This is our second time here. Dec 20, 2020 - Kinbasket Lake (or Kinbasket Reservoir) is a reservoir on the Columbia River in southeast British Columbia, north of the city of Revelstoke and the town of … Hike by WTA Community: Multiple authors contributed to this report. I thought I got to the Slavonia Trailhead early on Sunday morning, however, I ended up having to park about a half mile down the road. Lots of water activities. Mica Hill is a relatively new trail in the Cape Breton Highlands. The Mica Basin Trail #1162 is an obvious spur up along a creek drainage that descends from Mica Lake at the base of the Agnes peaks with numerous dispersed camping spots. We took the Thunderhead Trail up but got lost and ended up on a mountain bike trail that was not going to end well if bikers had been using it. and Jackson Ridge. Seattle, WA 98104. I was gonna hike farther but Mica Lake changed my plan. There was some smoke in the Tetons, however, it was acceptable. John was recovering from some serious medical conditions but was making incredible progress so we were able to push his body more each day. Best Parts:The Mica Mine is of course one of the most unique and amazing parts of this hike, but so is the perspective of the Robson and Canoe Valleys. This was trip was also about acclimating to the altitude. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and backpacking and is best used from March until November. The weather was clear but there was going to be wind which might prove to be a problem up at the Causeway, but then again it would probably provide a good excuse for deciding not to cross. At that time there was about 6 inches and it was snowing hard. Trailhead Take the Paquette Lake Road and park at the lake Lat: 46.834629 Long: -60 You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association Length 2.6 miElevation gain 291 ftRoute type Out & back The hike to Gilpin had some challenging stream crossings but it was a beautiful day. Mica Mines Trail is a 2.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Grand Junction, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. At 5241 feet, it is easily recognized as having a large USAF tracking dome atop. Randy Godfrey of Bellingham, Washington, shared this story from 1978 on a PCT section hike in the Washington Cascades. I was impressed but not scared. So I took the hit which damaged the entire passenger side of my car. The summit has an elevation of 5205 feet and offers great views of Liberty Lake, Spokane Valley and the Palouse. This story is much longer but the outcome included living and working around Steamboat until 1987. Turns out she went over to Bob’s tend and scared him a bit since he could not figure out what animal was prancing around his tent. I was definitely sucking air but I had plenty of time to let my lungs adapt. Meet Mica cabin, our most remote "Cabinscape" to date. I think Brook really appreciated it as well. Then we had to summit the iconic Rabbit Ears which recently lost part of an ear. As we progressed into the forest and dropped elevation the snow was lighter, but more stream crossing were ahead. We were now ready for a 3 day trip with the goal to summit Mt. The trailhead started at about 8100′ and I hiked up to about 10000′ above Goodwin Lake exploring Jackson Ridge. From I-90, heading east, take Exit 289 for Pines Road (State Highway 27). I did get lucky waking up in time to capture the sunrise. Brook enjoyed managing her herd. This request is to insure that my ashes end up on each side of the Continental Divide as well as forcing my kids to venture into the wilderness. I really sensed that we both had plenty of space in this wilderness and we would not be seeing each other any more. It was actually quite beautiful seeing all of this familiar terrain covered by snow, but we still had some difficult stream crossings to navigate. We were treated with a beautiful sunset and sunrise. Woke up a little after 10 pm realizing that we had a problem with snow. Now back to Steamboat to recuperate and prepare for the hike I had anticipated the most, the Devil’s Causeway. It was time to venture into the Flattops Wilderness with an overnight that would help to prepare Bob for a multi-day outing. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Posted in Backpacking, Brook, Colorado, Hiking, Wilderness, Tags: Gilpin Lake, Goodwin Lake, Jackson Hole, Mica Lake, Mt. Posts about Mica Lake written by ghsmith76 We camped in a NFS campground with plans to find a representative backpacking overnight to experience the local wilderness. The lake was awesome. Starting from the Belmont Road trailhead, you'll make your way to Mica Peak and heading north toward Liberty Lake on Edith Hansen and Liberty Creek trails. Here I’m having a mid-morning swim in Mica Lake. This fall, WTA volunteers and partners landed another win for trails in the Spokane area, this time in the form of a trail connecting two of the region’s largest swaths of public land. Hooper Lake was spectacular sitting under a surrounding fortress wall. Stats: Date: 7/13/2008 Distance: 12 miles Elevation gain: 2000' (cumulative) Class (difficulty): 1 Time: 2:45 Range: Columbia Partner(s Brook and I shared the lake with a 4 or 5 other groups but the basin was essentially ours alone. The trail is primarily used for hiking. After coming out from Goodwin Brook and I did some sight-seeing around Jackson Hole. Brook and I both saw the bear about 50 feet away when it jumped up and then scampered off through the woods. 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