November 11, 2009 Hike #2
I started this hike at 10:30 a.m. I was actually a little ahead of schedule. I hiked the Osceolas this morning and was hoping to start this hike by 11:00. Madison and I headed up the Falling Waters Trail.
One of several waterfalls along the way.
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There were some ice patches as we neared treeline, but there was still enough bare rocking showing that I got through without having to put on my microspikes.
Madison and I on Little Haystack
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Looking ahead to Mount Lincoln
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The trail was nice and dry.
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Madison on Mount Lincoln
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Now let's head over to Mount Lafayette.
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Madison on Mount Lafayette
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Heading down to the hut.
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There were iceflows before and after the hut, but again I was able to easily go around.
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Just before the hut we went by Eagle Lake.
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Closing in on the hut which is closed until spring.
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We then headed down the Bridle Path getting back to my truck about 3:15. It was a great day above treeline. Lots of sun and very little wind.
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