Our group of three did the White River --> Corral Pass --> Noble Knob --> Dalles Ridge --> Palisades loop today. Never came across any other riders on the network, and only saw about 6 hikers (Corral Pass still gated shut at the bottom). Trails are choice... no water anywhere, almost no dust (thanks, recent rain!), and only a single tree down in 1 place on Palisades (about 1/2 way). Mountain blueberries are the size of marbles, tons of mushrooms poppin. Just barely getting early fall colors on the subalpine - give it another couple weeks for that. Wildflowers are done.
Quite a clear view today - enough to enjoy Baker, Glacier Peak and Stuart from Noble Knob. And of course "Big T" trying to pull you off the cliffs by the eyeballs.
Anybody signed up for 410 fest, you're in for a treat...
Sorry, we thought you were starting at White River and must have bailed; there were no cars parked at the Palisades/White River THs when we got there or left, and only 1 car ID'd for hikers at the Corral Pass junction.
We parked at the Camp Sheppard trailhead. Also, made it up to the saddle just below Noble Knob. The climb up Ranger was nice and cool. Excellent trail conditions.
I rode up Corral Pass and down Deep Creek yesterday. Hadn't ridden up that road for many years but it wasn't nearly as brutal as I remember. I parked at the gate at 11:45 and was up top by 1:05. I believe its 6 miles. It's definitely a grunt but there are some moments when it eases up. Was going to do Ranger but got a late start and hadn't bagged Deep yet this year so I went for it.
The work Graham and co did taking out blowdowns earlier this year was awesome but sadly the recent rains had turned more than half of the trail into an extended rut. It's already one the more technical descents in the 410 area (IMHO) so the ruts made for some interesting line choices. A few more wheels down it should help though...
Does anyone know the details about 410 fest? I'm not able to get up there until 2pm on saturday and would love to help out with the trail work, where will people be working?
They will be working on Noble Knob on the ridge, they are driving up C. Pass (Graham has a gate key this weekend) in the morning and I don't think they will be back down until 4 or 5pm.
Hey ty thanks for the info sharing, and Bh, sorry we missed you, I was unplugged and in the woods since thurs. yea the logistics of the work party made it an all or nothing deal. Sorry bout that, catch ya next time, and thanks for trying.
Oh, and not sure of the status of the Corral Pass rd for next summer. I will spread the word if I hear anything from the USFS.
We took out that tree on Palisades during the 410 Fest work party. And did a bunch of drainage work on Noble Knob section. Conditions overall were primo! Also rode Suntop the following day and it was very, very nice too.
I'm glad my first trip to Suntop a few weeks ago was when conditions were good, I can imagine it gets pretty blown out and dry sometimes.
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