skizix
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This hike totals about 3 miles and has an ascent/decent of 1000' vertical feet per my Garmin GPS The time can be from 2 hrs 30 min at a leisure pace to 1 hr 44 min or less if you can hike it fast.
I began the hike from the base area walking up Grouse Run to Left Bank with a 200' or so diversion hiking the stream rocks to the right of Hot Wheels Glades. This added some challenge to an otherwise relatively easy hike. I continued up left bank when the rain began an hour ahead of the NWS predicted time. Turn back? no way! I expected the rain, so it was not bothersome. Wearing all clothing that wicks moisture kept me comfortable without rain gear.
The terrain is not very steep; the trails are rated Green for skiing. Since there is a work road for the entire length of the hike, the trail is smooth with the best footing on either side where there is some short grass.
I stopped briefly to talk to the lift operator who offered a ride down on the chairlift, but I declined; I came to hike damnit! My PB&J tasted pretty good under the shelter of the Patrol Shack porch roof. The rain was falling with some intensity when I began the trek down.
My usual route down West Way to Grand Slam was smooth and steady. The rain let up, and was actually refreshing. I expected to have more muscle fatigue being a weekend warrior, but my legs felt good. This was only my second hike so far this Summer. I'm looking forward to more.
I began the hike from the base area walking up Grouse Run to Left Bank with a 200' or so diversion hiking the stream rocks to the right of Hot Wheels Glades. This added some challenge to an otherwise relatively easy hike. I continued up left bank when the rain began an hour ahead of the NWS predicted time. Turn back? no way! I expected the rain, so it was not bothersome. Wearing all clothing that wicks moisture kept me comfortable without rain gear.
The terrain is not very steep; the trails are rated Green for skiing. Since there is a work road for the entire length of the hike, the trail is smooth with the best footing on either side where there is some short grass.
I stopped briefly to talk to the lift operator who offered a ride down on the chairlift, but I declined; I came to hike damnit! My PB&J tasted pretty good under the shelter of the Patrol Shack porch roof. The rain was falling with some intensity when I began the trek down.
My usual route down West Way to Grand Slam was smooth and steady. The rain let up, and was actually refreshing. I expected to have more muscle fatigue being a weekend warrior, but my legs felt good. This was only my second hike so far this Summer. I'm looking forward to more.
