Distance (RT): 16.1mi/25.9km
Gain: 4070ft/1241m
Total Time (moving): 8hr25min
Gear (used): Hiking boots, poles, water filter
Gear (unused): microspikes
Gear (should have brought): N/A
Bugs: Minimal on trail and non-existent at summit
Water Sources: only via snow field beyond and 100ft down from peak
Overnight to Old Snowy. Started at Snowgrass Hiker Trailhead. Trail in excellent condition. One minor snowfield to cross on PCT just prior to turning east to head up to knife-edge/summit that did not require microspikes. Trail to summit well-defined and in good condition. No anomalies.
Excellent camping at summit. No bugs. Brilliant views of Adams, St. Helens, and Rainier. Temp reached low of 40*f but winds were minimal. Fantastic 360* sunset/rise.
Walked some ways down the traverse for some scrambling. Lots of sketchy sections and loose rock, but good practice.
Egressed via Goat Lake and Goat Ridge Trail back to Berry Patch Trailhead. Goat Lake was moderately busy but not overcrowded. No bugs observed during day traverse past the lake or out to TH.
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