Significant snowmelt has happened since last Saturday's (17th) snowshoe. I didn't get to go to the top and just did the "lower loop" up Moonshine and down California, but the loop for 99% of it was free of snow. Only scattered small patches were covered in crusted ice that got a bit slippery.
Not sure at what point snowshoes can be or are worth being strapped on... as I didn't get to go high enough today. I'd probably still carry mine if I intended to hike to the top. Maybe? At the very minimum I would pack my cleats if I were going to higher elevation.
Some parts today were iced over. Many parts melted out and muddy.
A fantastic extra early morning hike with clouds blanketing the city below, but my hike was filled with baby blue skies and early morning sun.
AllTrails map posted below for the route I took.
#LoveLocalTrails
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