Backpacked this trail and camped near Goat Lakes. Goat lakes is the two tarns people refer to, the split from main trail starts at about 4 miles from trailhead on this trail. From the split, its another ~2 miles to get to the lakes.
It was a bit smoky during this trip due to the wildfire season, but still pretty good views, cant beat the open 360 degrees views on this trail. On sunny days this trail feels pretty long, due to exposure to sun. Trail is mostly rocky terrain and mild rock scrambling involved. The trail to the lakes from main trail, initial 500 ft is a steep drop and then its gradual hike on the ridge line. Follow the ridge line to reach the lakes.
For a detailed video trip report, please visit: https://youtu.be/S1F8pTLfsnI?si=IKo949VkdF2NvVkh
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Tricia2431 on Ptarmigan Ridge
Hi there. Was there any water source aside from the tarns/lake? If not, didnu use to lake water and how was it? Thanks
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Tricia2431 on Sep 14, 2023 05:36 AM
TheGirlWhoHikes on Ptarmigan Ridge
Hi, did not use the lake water for consumption, but there were several streams with fresh water, Lake water wasn't clear it was more muddy
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TheGirlWhoHikes on Sep 15, 2023 12:19 PM