Trails Used

Davis Path

Trail Conditions

Notes

Blustery day in the Dry River Wilderness with clouds blowing by very quickly. There was a bit of rain on the drive in as we approached the trailhead, then dry to start the hike. A bit more rain as we began the climb, but we stopped the showers quickly by putting on our raincoats. The rest of the hike up, summit and halfway down was excellent - sunny and great views. With ~1 mile left, the rain came back, heavier, and soaked us the rest of the way to the car...still a great day in the Whites!

Parking

Plenty of room at the Davis Path trailhead on 302

Water Crossings

Either dry streams or low water with rocks to hop

Wildlife

Mosquitos were biting down low, even with bug spray. No problems up high

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Davis Path

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great conditions on Davis path and the spur trails. No spikes needed! Gorgeous day. Wildfire burning over by Frankenstein Cliff. You can see in the first pic how it looked at 12:30, then again how bad it was at 4:30. Crazy how it blew up.

Parking

Maybe 5 cars there. Supposedly a local homeowner by the trailhead has a dog that attacks other dogs, but we did not see it.

Water Crossings

No issues.

Wildlife

No sightings.

Also on this trip

Trail Conditions

Notes

Barebooted about a mile, then put spikes on until Stairs Col. Switched to snowshoes from Stairs Col to Crawford Spur due to punching through firmer snow. Icy conditions under new few inches, especially up to Stairs.

Water Crossings

No issues with water crossings. Only wet section was between Crawford and Resolution.