Hi Everyone,
On June 20-22, I enjoyed a two-night trip up Copper Creek in SEKI National Park. I camped in Tent Meadow on the first night, and then camped at State Lakes on the second night. I climbed Mount Hutchings on my return. This was my first time climbing Mount Hutchings -- it's a fun scramble with a fantastic view. I'm unsure why it's not more popular; maybe everyone's climbing Goat Mountain instead? Mosquitoes were swarming heavily on this trip, especially around 10,000 feet; long sleeves and pants were very necessary.
Here are some photos. . .
Sunset from Tent Meadow:
Malacosoma californicum:
Glacier Basin, scenic as usual:
Glacier Pass, Looking South:
On the north side of Glacier Pass:
State Lake, Sunset:
Approaching Mount Hutchings:
Class 2-3 scramble up Hutchings:
Glacier Basin Detail:
Pano View from Mount Hutchings:
Mount Brewer Detail:
Goat Mountain and Grouse Lake Basin Detail:
Afternoon Descent Along the Copper Creek trail:
Cars vs. Bear:
I posted more photos on the Flickr stream here: [link]
Cheers.
TR: Copper Creek, Glacier Basin, State Lakes, Mt. Hutchings
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Re: TR: Copper Creek, Glacier Basin, State Lakes, Mt. Hutchings
Awesome photos, cars v bear is crazy! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: TR: Copper Creek, Glacier Basin, State Lakes, Mt. Hutchings
Thanks for sharing. That is an area I have never been to, but have always wanted to. I know, just do it..
See any rattlesnakes or other hikers?
See any rattlesnakes or other hikers?
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That whole area seems to see few ascents. When I was on Goat Mountain in 2011 the register showed that maybe 3 parties a year climb it.
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Nice TR and photos from an area that doesn't seem to get many visits.
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@iHartMK - No rattlesnakes, but I did see a party of dayhikers on Copper Creek climbing Goat Mountain, plus two small backpacking groups passing through Glacier Basin. However, in the parking lot and ranger station, I saw at least a dozen groups coming/going on Woods and Bubbs Creek.
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Re: TR: Copper Creek, Glacier Basin, State Lakes, Mt. Hutchings
Cool TR and pretty picture to a wonderful area. Tent Meadow area looks nice a
green still. Got love the Glacier Lakes and Kid Lake area, and the views from
Kid Lakes up the Muro Blanco, especially form Kid Peak is sub-lime. Thanks
green still. Got love the Glacier Lakes and Kid Lake area, and the views from
Kid Lakes up the Muro Blanco, especially form Kid Peak is sub-lime. Thanks
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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