Grassy Knoll, Big Huckleberry Mountain — Monday, Oct. 3, 2016

All the fallen trees across the trail have been cut and cleared by chain saw - a lot of work but no obstructions. The first mile from the trailhead is steep and in parts rutted. Thimbleberry and Bear Grass are encroaching the trail. The day was cold, windy, but dry. Climbing to Grassy Knoll is steep and narrow - wind exposed - but spectacular views east and west. At Cold Springs (half way) there is a George Alway Memorial trail that leads downhill to the road (68) one mile (if one wanted to place a car at each end). This Alway trail is not on the map but descends almost straight down from Cold Springs. Signs on the tree are diamond shape and spell AlWay. From trailhead to Huckleberry Mountain is part of the old Cascade Crest Trail. Starting at Carson, FS road 6808 to FS 68 to Triangle Pass seems to be OK but a high clearance vehicle is needed for most of FS 68.