Tues June 2, 2020: The Covid Chronicles
Hiked Boy Scout Trail up and back. Trail follows a ravine up the hillside and is shaded by looming Ponderosas. Steep grade. Expect to work those glutes and hamstrings on the climb. Lots of wildflowers (Balsamroot, Indian Paintbrush, Phlox, Lupine...), but I am guessing they were more abundant and vigorous a couple weeks prior. Windy up top! Gorgeous panoramic views. Guestbook at the summit viewpoint that you can sign.
Bluebird sighting along the irrigation canal on the return trip. Not quite visible enough to determine specific variety.
Followed up with a pint of Blackberry Wheat at Whipsaw Brewing in Ellensberg. First public beer in quite some time!
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I've mountain biked Manastash before from the other access point from Umptanum Road. Interesting to come in from the other side. Check out Trailforks for more details!
Trip Report
Manastash Ridge - Boy Scout Trail — Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2020
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
Type of Hike
Day hikeTrail Conditions
Trail in good conditionRoad
Road suitable for all vehiclesBugs
No bugsSnow
Snow free
Comments
Nordique on Manastash Ridge - Boy Scout Trail
The Boy Scout trail is not THAT steep; I did it last week and I can only hike if I use a crutch. Easton Ridge is what I call steep, at least on a crutch! And as my wife likes to remind me, I'm pushing 80!
Posted by:
Nordique on Jun 03, 2020 07:23 PM
cvanessa on Manastash Ridge - Boy Scout Trail
Impressive--I love that you're still getting out there!
And true, it's not THAT steep, but the trail did climb up the hillside without many switchbacks. Maybe I haven't been hiking enough lately!
Posted by:
cvanessa on Jun 05, 2020 08:34 PM
Nordique on Manastash Ridge - Boy Scout Trail
I retired a dozen years ago and like to hike as many days a week as my body, my leg surgeries, and my injuries allow!
Posted by:
Nordique on Jun 05, 2020 09:31 PM