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Anybody have any information on the conditions in the Echo Lakes area/southeast desolation? Always eager for more photos/conditions reports. I assume Echo by now has completely thawed out, and that the boat taxi is running. How much snow is left? And how does snow amount this year compare to this time last year? Both were low snow years, this was just dry at the beginning and last was dry at the end.

Hi Skyehawk,

Welcome to HST! Check out this TR: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=10926&p=82563&hilit=DESO#p82563" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also check: http://desowv.org/trail-conditions" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You can call this number for the local USFS office: (530) 543-2600 for info.
Press zero a couple times to speak with a live person.

Thanks guys, I've seen those links and will check out the number. I was more looking for first hand experience of how this year compares to last year snow-wise in that area, but thanks anyway.

When we came out from Aloha on Monday the trail up to Haypress Meadows was mostly snow. The snow is melting fast, making snowbridges unstable. The trail from Echo to Haypress is clear and running with water from the snow melt - it made me appreciate all of the water bars that were built.

Hi Mlskn_needed,

Welcome to HST! Thanks for supplying that intell . Will you be writing up
a TR or posting a backcountry conditions report here: http://highsierratopix.com/community/vi ... 34&t=10802" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; it would be very helpful to you fellow HST members.

Was just at Heather & Half Moon last weekend. TR here: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11028" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It's not Echo, but it should give you some idea of what to expect.