Desolation Wilderness July 2017, Fallen Leaf to Susie Lake

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Desolation Wilderness July 2017, Fallen Leaf to Susie Lake

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Hello all

Heading to Gilmore and Susie lake tomorrow, 7/13/17 from Fallen Leaf Lake. Any idea how conditions are that direction?

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Re: Desolation Wilderness July 2017, Fallen Leaf to Susie La

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Hi Hikerjim,

Welcome to HST!
http://desowv.org/trail-conditions
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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
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Re: Desolation Wilderness July 2017, Fallen Leaf to Susie La

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And please post a TR when you get back!
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Re: Desolation Wilderness July 2017, Fallen Leaf to Susie La

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At this time in 2011, the trail was mostly free of snow below those lakes, but the ground was 90% covered with snow around Susie. There were two open flat areas near the lake that were fine camping areas. This season had a bit more snow than 2011, but we also had that extreme week of heat which accelerated the melt-off. Expect to do wet foot stream crossings, however they should be lower risk by now.
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