Wapaloosie Mountain, Kettle Crest North — Sunday, Jul. 2, 2023

Headed up the Wapaloosie trail from the Wapaloosie campground. After a quick off-trail side trip to the summit of Wapaloosie Mountain, we followed the Kettle Crest trail south to the Jungle Hill trail. Didn't like the established campsites at the junction (lots of dead trees + a bit of wind), and a brief attempt at finding a campsite on the ridge above wasn't successful (too overgrown and scrambly). So we filled up on water at the spring there, and started heading back. Found a perfect campsite slightly off-trail 1/4 mile from the Wapaloosie trail junction (which has some decent, established sites as well). 

Road Conditions. The road was in excellent condition, except for two small water bars past the Jungle Hill campground that might require some care with a low-clearance vehicle. Wapaloosie campground was immaculate (including the restroom).

Trail Conditions. No obstacles, all the blowdowns had been taken care of.

Highlights. Plentiful wildflowers at all elevations. Some birds and squirrels, but didn't see a single Wapaloosie.

Crowds. Had the campground at the trailhead to ourselves for a night, and encountered only one other hiker each day. 

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