TR: Copper Creek, Glacier Basin, State Lakes, Mt. Hutchings
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 2:31 am
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.
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.