Mount Silliman - much snow?????
Mount Silliman - much snow?????
I'm thinking trying to day hike to Mount Silliman via the Twin Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park next weekend. Has anyone been up that way lately? I'm wondering where the snow starts and how much snow I'll have to deal with.
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Re: Mount Silliman - much snow?????
Don't know if this helps, but I could see the south side of Mt Silliman from Heather Lake across the valley this last weekend. No snow on the south side. The peaks of similar height around the area that I could see (eg Alta Peak) had at most up to 6 inches starting around 10,000 on there north sides. I think that has probably lessened given the recent weather.wingding wrote:I'm thinking trying to day hike to Mount Silliman via the Twin Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park next weekend. Has anyone been up that way lately? I'm wondering where the snow starts and how much snow I'll have to deal with.
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I was up there in May of 2004 (among other times) when the lake was frozen over and there was quite a bit of snow above 9000 feet or so. However, the slabs were completely dry and the last stretch of scrambling after the upper lakle to the summit was snow free. Just snow in the chute below the summit.
Since those slabs are mostly south facing I bet it'll be fine. I have some pics from a couple of treks there if they'd be any use.
Have a great time, those slabs are a blast and the summit views from Silliman are awesome.
Since those slabs are mostly south facing I bet it'll be fine. I have some pics from a couple of treks there if they'd be any use.
Have a great time, those slabs are a blast and the summit views from Silliman are awesome.
Thanks Shawn - I found your pictures on you website - they will be very helpful. I also like your pictures from Eagle Scout Peak - I'd like to do that one too eventually.
So far the weather forecast looks okay for this coming week, so I'm getting excited about the hike. I had planned to go to Death Valley, but if I can get another Sierra trip in I'd rather do that before I get closed out by the snow.
I've always thought a nice winter trip would be a snowshoeing trip out to Pear Lake. Maybe I'll actually do it this winter.
Kathy
So far the weather forecast looks okay for this coming week, so I'm getting excited about the hike. I had planned to go to Death Valley, but if I can get another Sierra trip in I'd rather do that before I get closed out by the snow.
I've always thought a nice winter trip would be a snowshoeing trip out to Pear Lake. Maybe I'll actually do it this winter.
Kathy
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Shawn: Is the use trail along Silliman Creek is on the south side? I read that you don't cross the creek to pick up the use trail.
This map has it on the south side too:
http://www.summitpost.org/mountains/pho ... &route_id=
Is that correct?
This map has it on the south side too:
http://www.summitpost.org/mountains/pho ... &route_id=
Is that correct?
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Kathy,
That is correct. When you arrive at the creek, you will not cross it but veer off to the right. You will find a need to go uphill a little and then you'll want to proceed along the right hand side of the creek on your way to Silliman.
If you carry a GPS, mark the location of the trail for ease of finding it on your return (if not, take a good look around).
That is correct. When you arrive at the creek, you will not cross it but veer off to the right. You will find a need to go uphill a little and then you'll want to proceed along the right hand side of the creek on your way to Silliman.
If you carry a GPS, mark the location of the trail for ease of finding it on your return (if not, take a good look around).
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