Ruby Creek, East Bank Ross Lake & Chancellor — Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020

I had some time left after my jaunt up Cabinet Creek, wanted something easy.  Few hike Ruby Creek for itself, now more used due to the out bridge over Canyon Creek.  With the lower water, most people are fording the creek rather than walking the 3+ miles up this from the East Bank TH.

From the Canyon Creek TH, Highway 20 MP 141, I tried to ford Granite Creek to the old Granite Creek Guard Station, only to be stopped by waist-high water.  I ended up taking the Chancellor trail to the missing Jackita bridge and crossing knee-deep Canyon Creek instead.

I cur some trees out and clipped a bit of brush, others have complained about conditions but this is one of the best trails in this area.  Built as good as they get, this was the main drag through here back in the mining days.  

Some ups  and downs along the way, nice campsite with water just before entering Ross Lake National Scenic Area.  When I hit the East Bank TH,  I walked the Highway back to the Canyon Creek TH to save time, was passed by 60-70 cars in the hour walk.  Was able to enjoy the numerous waterfalls above the road without worrying about pulling the car over.  It's a different experience on foot.