Granite Creek Connector Trail, Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes — Friday, Mar. 24, 2023

Being snow-averse, my objective today was just the bridge over Granite Creek.  Taking the Granite Creek Connector, instead of the regular trail, adds some mileage to the trip making it about 7 miles RT, 1000' gain or so.  Find the small parking area less than 1/4 mile beyond the Mailbox Peak mega-parking.  

Thanks to the unknown crew(s) who have cleared the blowdowns.  The trail is in excellent shape.  There are no difficult creek crossings on this trail.  All in all, this is a good conditioner until higher country melts out.  Let's hope it's soon!  And, the roaring creek is a lovely and satisfying objective.  

A deputy was checking speeds along the first mile of the Middle Fork Road, so watch yourself.  Also, the residential section of the Middle Fork Road (between the two ends of the Lake Dorothy Road, where they split) has received a much-needed layer of new pavement.