[TR] Mt. Forgotten - Standard 9/10/2011

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Trip: Mt. Forgotten - Standard

 

Date: 9/10/2011

 

Trip Report:

 

Watch the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/bryanschaeffer#p/a/u/0/SCvi2tE8TUg

 

I got an early start and enjoyed cool morning temps on the lower Perry Creek Trail (now starts at the same parking lot at Dickerman, south side). A few views of Big 4 opened up over the first mile. This temporary trail briefly connects to the forest road and to the new trailhead in less than a couple of miles. You could hear the rushing of waterfalls as the morning sun crested over the ridge keeping me relatively cool while the grade steepened. The hidden waterfall is a gem, and there are a few stream crossings to dip your hat in. The upper meadows had a few bugs, but were spectacular. The meadows area a great turnaround objective if you aren't considering climbing the peak.

 

Look for a short steep bit of trail near the ridge line leading to Mt Forgotten. From here there are some steep exposed and brushy spots as you traverse right around the mountain until cresting to an obvious partially snow-filled gully which connects to the obvious trail to the summit.

 

 

 

Beautiful hike in great condition!

 

Car-to-Summit 2:53

Car-to-Car 5:22

Approx 14 miles round trip 5,000ft total elevation gain

 

Gear Notes:

Brought ice axe ski poles running shoes and yak trax. Didn't need any snow stuff.

 

Approach Notes:

Trailhead is now at south side of Dickerman parking lot.