Submitted by M0binsChild t3_11k4zr2 in Washington
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Divingdeep321 t1_jb7iyfp wrote
Gorgeous! How difficult is it and do you need a 4x4 to reach the trail head?
M0binsChild OP t1_jb8eyas wrote
The hike was honestly exhausting for me, it was a bit over 6 miles total with quite a bit of elevation gain. I burned like 1500 something calories. That being said, this pic wasn’t taken at the end of the hike but more like half way through. And the road was totally clear, as far as I know they clear it Thursday to Sunday or something like that. I was able to drive up to the visitor center in my sedan with no snow chains or anything.
Divingdeep321 t1_jb8fitb wrote
Great info. Thank you!
M0binsChild OP t1_jb8flx9 wrote
You’re also gonna need snow shoes, you can do the first 1.5 miles which is just walking on the unplowed road to get to the trail head but snow shoes are a must for the actual trail
Divingdeep321 t1_jb8frpu wrote
And I assume the 6 miles is with snowshoes on and round trip? Snowshoes burns quite a bit of calories even though it doesn’t feel like it in the beginning 😅 Edit: Nvm, I think I found the link https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/hurricane-hill-snowshoe Thanks!
PipeLayer2016 t1_jb60mmr wrote
Was the Poma running?
M0binsChild OP t1_jb66rfa wrote
Is that the big ass orange vehicle with the blades on the front? If so no but I saw it parked
M0binsChild OP t1_jb684f3 wrote
Never mind is this like a ski lift? I didn’t head towards the skiing at all so I didn’t see
PipeLayer2016 t1_jb7mdxg wrote
If you were snow showing at the Ridge, then you most definitely went by the lifts. I'm guessing you may not have noticed them. They would only be running on the weekends, and it's only two rope tows and a poma
donkeyj t1_jb880gd wrote
was down last saturday...after 2 runs...sigh
huntsber t1_jb7iqvw wrote
Hell yeah
TwoPugsInOneCoat t1_jb6fg0m wrote
I haven't seen this with my own eyes in 20 years. It's time to go back. Thanks OP!!!